Hertelendy Vineyards – Chardonnay Ritchie Vyd
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USA - CA
Sonoma County
Wine
White
The Facts
UPCs 2018 (750ml) - 6 57479 16592 3
Origins USA - CA > Sonoma County > Russian River Valley
Appellation Russian River Valley
Varietal Chardonnay
Cepage 100% Chardonnay
Aging 19 Months in 90% new French & Hungarian oak
Alcohol by Volume 14.7%
Annual Production 296 Cases
Markets California, Texas
Trade and Media
The Character
Overall Indulgent and rich
Aromas Pineapple, guava, and honeysuckle on the front-to-mid palate with a long-lasting crème brûlée finish
Mouthfeel Opulent with complex intensity
Tasting Notes "Rich and oak-driven, this impressive, over-the-top wine is aged in 90% new French and Hungarian oak. Buttery crème brulee and tropical pineapple, guava and an opulent texture give it a complex intensity that persists in baking spice and vanilla on the palate" -- Wine Enthusiast
Pairings Grilled langoustine with garlic butter, Crab and avocado salad, Cauliflower gratin
Awards 94pts Wine Enthusiast
The Story
“I strongly believe that the best California Chardonnays ever produced were in the 1990’s: big, bold, seductive... I truly miss that lost art tremendously, and am doing my best to revive that style in a balanced and sophisticated manner that has the big flavor profile of yore interlaced with the elegance of today using modern technology.” — Ralph Hertelendy
The Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay is comprised of ultra premium fruit hailing from the legendary Ritchie Vineyard within the Russian River Valley AVA. In 2018, our rows were between Philippe Melka and Russell Bevan’s rows. We were also amongst the last wineries to harvest our grapes that vintage at 25.5° Brix, resulting in tropical favor profiles.
The Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay is comprised of ultra premium fruit hailing from the legendary Ritchie Vineyard within the Russian River Valley AVA. In 2018, our rows were between Philippe Melka and Russell Bevan’s rows. We were also amongst the last wineries to harvest our grapes that vintage at 25.5° Brix, resulting in tropical favor profiles.
About Hertelendy Vineyards
Producer Story
Hertelendy wines represent our Old-World family winemaking traditions that began over 300 years ago. We specialize in producing Bordeaux varietals from volcanic terroir, including Pritchard Hill, Atlas Peak, and our very own 4+ acre, 1365 ft elevation “Rockwell Ridge” estate vineyard (35 ft below the Howell Mountain AVA) planted in 1993.
Producer Story
Hertelendy wines represent our Old-World family winemaking traditions that began over 300 years ago. We specialize in producing Bordeaux varietals from volcanic terroir, including Pritchard Hill, Atlas Peak, and our very own 4+ acre, 1365 ft elevation “Rockwell Ridge” estate vineyard (35 ft below the Howell Mountain AVA) planted in 1993.
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