Bevan Cellars

Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay

9.439 ratings
9.311 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
David L

13' Bevan Ritchie Chardonnay. Had the 14' yesterday and wasn't impressed at this time. This is drinking wonderfully now. I would sit the 14 down for a bit. Edit- 30 minutes and this wine is even better.

13' Bevan Ritchie Chardonnay. Had the 14' yesterday and wasn't impressed at this time. This is drinking wonderfully now. I would sit the 14 down for a bit. Edit- 30 minutes and this wine is even better.

2 people found it helpfulMar 17th, 2017
Mike R
9.3

Starter wine for the night

Smiling

Starter wine for the night

Smiling

Mar 24th, 2017
Shawn R

Good way to celebrate a Wednesday! What can one say that hasn't been said...well done Chardonnay!

Good way to celebrate a Wednesday! What can one say that hasn't been said...well done Chardonnay!

Jan 12th, 2017
David L

13' Bevan Ritchie Chardonnay. That's going to work. Drinking better than the 14' now. Love it!

13' Bevan Ritchie Chardonnay. That's going to work. Drinking better than the 14' now. Love it!

Nov 20th, 2016
David L

13' Bevan Ritchie Chardonnay . I'm thinking Ritchie vineyards is producing world-class Chardonnay now! Not that they haven't in the past. These last couple of vintages have been that much better! With several wineries now producing exceptional wine from this Vineyard.

Does Russell hold back on anything? People always say "balanced" I think Russell invented the word😋This is another full-bodied rockstar of a wine. I've enjoyed some exceptional Chardonnays as of late. This is absolutely one of them. I want to thank
@Martin G Rivard for this outstanding Chard!!

13' Bevan Ritchie Chardonnay . I'm thinking Ritchie vineyards is producing world-class Chardonnay now! Not that they haven't in the past. These last couple of vintages have been that much better! With several wineries now producing exceptional wine from this Vineyard.

Does Russell hold back on anything? People always say "balanced" I think Russell invented the word😋This is another full-bodied rockstar of a wine. I've enjoyed some exceptional Chardonnays as of late. This is absolutely one of them. I want to thank
@Martin G Rivard for this outstanding Chard!!

Jun 19th, 2016
Martin G Rivard

@David A Lentine @Howard Greenfield @Mike Rowe This Chard is a Rockstar!
😋😜😋 Have a great weekend!

@David A Lentine @Howard Greenfield @Mike Rowe This Chard is a Rockstar!
😋😜😋 Have a great weekend!

Jun 4th, 2016
Martin G Rivard

Awesome 2013 Chardonnay ! Beautiful color., phenomenal nose. Big bold chard not for the faint of heat and just The way I like it! Highly highly recommend to everyone! 👍🍷😜

Awesome 2013 Chardonnay ! Beautiful color., phenomenal nose. Big bold chard not for the faint of heat and just The way I like it! Highly highly recommend to everyone! 👍🍷😜

May 29th, 2016
Andrew S

Full tropical fruits, glycerine, toasted marshmallows.

Full tropical fruits, glycerine, toasted marshmallows.

Apr 30th, 2016
Matt Sterr

100% new oak. Refined and balanced. Hint of butter.

100% new oak. Refined and balanced. Hint of butter.

Oct 21st, 2015
Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.3

A full throttle style with lavish oak and ripe, tropical fruit salad flavors, these large scaled wines are usually too big for my taste. Somehow this manages to stay balanced and impressive in its own way. I'd drink it now, but it has stuffing to age mid-term as well.

A full throttle style with lavish oak and ripe, tropical fruit salad flavors, these large scaled wines are usually too big for my taste. Somehow this manages to stay balanced and impressive in its own way. I'd drink it now, but it has stuffing to age mid-term as well.

Jul 9th, 2015