Arista Winery

Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay

9.45 ratings
9.22 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
Jason Gavin

First vintage from new winemaker, Matt Courtney. Wow! Big Wine. Love it!

First vintage from new winemaker, Matt Courtney. Wow! Big Wine. Love it!

1 person found it helpfulApr 23rd, 2015
Martin G Rivard

@David A Lentine Thank you my friend!
This is my 1st time tasting the Arista Chardonnay!! What an awesome treat on this beautiful Sunday afternoon! It's everything I live in a Chardonnay., Pure deep golden color., Silky & Rick,. I love the Pear and mango notes. Simply beautiful Chardonnay!
I now have another "Go To" when I want to open a bottle of "OMG it's good".
David aka "Da man" Lentine!" 👌😊😊👌

@David A Lentine Thank you my friend!
This is my 1st time tasting the Arista Chardonnay!! What an awesome treat on this beautiful Sunday afternoon! It's everything I live in a Chardonnay., Pure deep golden color., Silky & Rick,. I love the Pear and mango notes. Simply beautiful Chardonnay!
I now have another "Go To" when I want to open a bottle of "OMG it's good".
David aka "Da man" Lentine!" 👌😊😊👌

Jul 17th, 2016
David L

13' Arista Ritchie Chardonnay. WOW... On the nose I get vanilla & citrusy notes? The palate is so incredibly inviting. I get mango ,honeydew, toasty oak. Rich & balanced with amazing texture & finish.

One of my favorite Chardonnays this year!
If you enjoy this new world style? I highly recommend you getting on this mailing list! Takes about a year. Re-visit 96+ Amazing!

13' Arista Ritchie Chardonnay. WOW... On the nose I get vanilla & citrusy notes? The palate is so incredibly inviting. I get mango ,honeydew, toasty oak. Rich & balanced with amazing texture & finish.

One of my favorite Chardonnays this year!
If you enjoy this new world style? I highly recommend you getting on this mailing list! Takes about a year. Re-visit 96+ Amazing!

Jun 17th, 2016
Roman Sukley

Matt Courtney Chardonnay. Big, buttery, oakey. Great texture; beautiful mouthfeel. Closest thing to Marcassin you'll find. I'll go out on a limb here and say its better than Aubert. I'd like to taste next to Ferren, but I have none as they don't ship to to the Land Of Lincoln (Really?). I also am aware that this style is frowned upon by the minerality, un-oaked crowd, but I'm not a fan of that style. Grab some @Dag Zapatero @Bill Bender let me know what you think.

Matt Courtney Chardonnay. Big, buttery, oakey. Great texture; beautiful mouthfeel. Closest thing to Marcassin you'll find. I'll go out on a limb here and say its better than Aubert. I'd like to taste next to Ferren, but I have none as they don't ship to to the Land Of Lincoln (Really?). I also am aware that this style is frowned upon by the minerality, un-oaked crowd, but I'm not a fan of that style. Grab some @Dag Zapatero @Bill Bender let me know what you think.

Apr 1st, 2016
Ronnie Sanders

Owner/Importer Vine Street Imports

8.8

Ronnie had this 9 years ago

Ronnie had this 9 years ago

Sep 23rd, 2015