Montagu
Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Today was my annual hosting of the Wednesday Wine Committee. There was 1 sparkler, 3 whites, 4 reds and 1 dessert, all provided by me. Tasted blind, as always.
White number 2. I won’t rate as I’ve mentioned before that the owner and winemaker has become a close friend. That being said, this received some high compliments. I served this blind alongside a 2016 Bevan Ritchie Chardonnay (same vintage, same vineyard, and RBevan consults on Montagu’s wines) and the nose on this beat the Bevan. Huge and powerful Cali chard, it had this incredible note of smoked cream puff/marshmallow. Absolutely lovely. The palate showed more of those savory notes, but I didn’t get a lot of signature Ritchie vineyard nuttiness. Almond brioche, old lemon pie, and even a waxy trait. Probably best enjoyed in the near term and a total knockout right now. Need to get some more. Most guessed Aubert Chardonnay.
Today was my annual hosting of the Wednesday Wine Committee. There was 1 sparkler, 3 whites, 4 reds and 1 dessert, all provided by me. Tasted blind, as always.
White number 2. I won’t rate as I’ve mentioned before that the owner and winemaker has become a close friend. That being said, this received some high compliments. I served this blind alongside a 2016 Bevan Ritchie Chardonnay (same vintage, same vineyard, and RBevan consults on Montagu’s wines) and the nose on this beat the Bevan. Huge and powerful Cali chard, it had this incredible note of smoked cream puff/marshmallow. Absolutely lovely. The palate showed more of those savory notes, but I didn’t get a lot of signature Ritchie vineyard nuttiness. Almond brioche, old lemon pie, and even a waxy trait. Probably best enjoyed in the near term and a total knockout right now. Need to get some more. Most guessed Aubert Chardonnay.
Thank you Shay @Shay A for Sharing a beauty with us!
Light and crisp with a touch of oak. Awesome afternoon Chardonnay to follow the SB that we just killed 👏👏🙌!!
Thank you Shay @Shay A for Sharing a beauty with us!
Light and crisp with a touch of oak. Awesome afternoon Chardonnay to follow the SB that we just killed 👏👏🙌!!