Aubert
Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA
Such strength. Much ripeness. Wow California.
Such strength. Much ripeness. Wow California.
1 person found it helpfulJan 5th, 2014
Normally I get all my Aubert from Aubert through friends Cliff Madsen or Larry Morris, and Jim Hamilton. This time to surprise the kids I took a chance to buy a Magnum of 2005 Ritchie Chard through a friend ! Well wine looked good . Fill level was good , wax cap intact. But the cork broke in 3 pieces on opening. It was dry and crumbled. First taste was not good. I left it in 3 glasses open to start, all agreed it was maderized! Yikes! My fault, I will NEVER buy again from a outside source. They are very reputable (no names) but live and learn. 250.00 plus shipping for a Magnum down the tubes. CB
Normally I get all my Aubert from Aubert through friends Cliff Madsen or Larry Morris, and Jim Hamilton. This time to surprise the kids I took a chance to buy a Magnum of 2005 Ritchie Chard through a friend ! Well wine looked good . Fill level was good , wax cap intact. But the cork broke in 3 pieces on opening. It was dry and crumbled. First taste was not good. I left it in 3 glasses open to start, all agreed it was maderized! Yikes! My fault, I will NEVER buy again from a outside source. They are very reputable (no names) but live and learn. 250.00 plus shipping for a Magnum down the tubes. CB
Nov 28th, 2015
Still in great shape! Rich, lush an complex. With lobster risotto.
Still in great shape! Rich, lush an complex. With lobster risotto.
Feb 9th, 2015
Perhaps the most delicious Aubert. Beautiful balance. A great bottle
Perhaps the most delicious Aubert. Beautiful balance. A great bottle
Aug 6th, 2013This 2006 is still drinking wonderfully after 17 years. A great example of a long-term California Chardonnay acidity and fruits are in near perfect Harmony. 
This 2006 is still drinking wonderfully after 17 years. A great example of a long-term California Chardonnay acidity and fruits are in near perfect Harmony. 
Apr 9th, 2023
Gorgeous New World Chard. Loads of fruit yet complexity that rivals Burgundy. Lovely stuff..
Gorgeous New World Chard. Loads of fruit yet complexity that rivals Burgundy. Lovely stuff..
Mar 20th, 2016
