Montagu
Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Shimmering in the glass like freshly polished brass, every other element in this wine shines as brightly too. The nose is deep, supple, and rich with ripe apples, honeysuckle and baking spices. The palate spans a full and opulent array of flavors, combining butter baked pear, violets and hints of ginger, along with a gorgeous mouth-coating intensity, all without being too heavy.
Shimmering in the glass like freshly polished brass, every other element in this wine shines as brightly too. The nose is deep, supple, and rich with ripe apples, honeysuckle and baking spices. The palate spans a full and opulent array of flavors, combining butter baked pear, violets and hints of ginger, along with a gorgeous mouth-coating intensity, all without being too heavy.
Feb 5th, 2021“From the world class Ritchie Vineyard in the heart of the Russian River Valley this Chardonnay is rich, powerful, and driven by layers of white peach, candied orange peel and lemon curd. Brightness balances the wine and is a hallmark of classic Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay. This wine was fermented in French barrels and spent a year in barrel leading to wonderfully balanced oak integration while sur lee aging developed depth and complexity.”
“From the world class Ritchie Vineyard in the heart of the Russian River Valley this Chardonnay is rich, powerful, and driven by layers of white peach, candied orange peel and lemon curd. Brightness balances the wine and is a hallmark of classic Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay. This wine was fermented in French barrels and spent a year in barrel leading to wonderfully balanced oak integration while sur lee aging developed depth and complexity.”
Dec 28th, 2020Yummy stuff. It’s like leaving the prom with the Prom Queen.... 🤣🤣✌🏼✌🏼😊
Yummy stuff. It’s like leaving the prom with the Prom Queen.... 🤣🤣✌🏼✌🏼😊
Nov 22nd, 2020
new by the glass at the restaurant
new by the glass at the restaurant
1 person found it helpfulAug 13th, 2019
No secret that I’m a fan of Weston’s wines, and I think he’s really got a knack for Chardonnay. I’m excited for his upcoming high end sparkling project that he’s partnered with Russell Bevan for. No score as I’m biased toward these.
When reviewing my notes from the 2016, this has less of a sweet/smoked cream marshmallow note aromatically, but more of a savory cashew/almond skin (maybe a bit more true to Ritchie vineyard). The palate was fairly similar to the 2016 but retained an even deeper core of herbed yellow fruit…great back and forth of honeyed mango and grilled lemon…some herbs, then citrus zest. Complex. The finish here is lengthy with great texture. Another beautiful Chardonnay from Weston’s Montagu label.
No secret that I’m a fan of Weston’s wines, and I think he’s really got a knack for Chardonnay. I’m excited for his upcoming high end sparkling project that he’s partnered with Russell Bevan for. No score as I’m biased toward these.
When reviewing my notes from the 2016, this has less of a sweet/smoked cream marshmallow note aromatically, but more of a savory cashew/almond skin (maybe a bit more true to Ritchie vineyard). The palate was fairly similar to the 2016 but retained an even deeper core of herbed yellow fruit…great back and forth of honeyed mango and grilled lemon…some herbs, then citrus zest. Complex. The finish here is lengthy with great texture. Another beautiful Chardonnay from Weston’s Montagu label.
