10 Wine Reviews Found

  • Vineyard: Ritchie
96+ Points

Waypoint Chardonnay Ritchie 2022

A beautifully balanced wine with a velvety, almost oily texture that glides across the palate. The bouquet and flavor profile offer inviting notes of ripe papaya and pear, accented by a touch of flaky pastry and brioche. Its clean, refreshing character and classic style are supported by bright acidity and minimal oak influence. This is... Read Full Review
97+ Points

Bure Chardonnay Malena Ritchie Vineyard 2016

This spectacular new Chardonnay starts with a silky smooth texture and delivers a plethora of gorgeous flavors including hints of lemon custard, fresh pears, and even hints of coconut and macademia nut. The sexy finish includes notes of baked caramel crème that remind us of Marcassin. Read Full Review
97 Points

Crescere Sauvignon Blanc Ritchie 2020

Begins with a generous tropical nose with kiwi, pineapple and spring flowers. Though the wine never strays from being elegant and refreshing, it has a satisfying weight and richness perfectly balanced with crisp mineralilty and citrus rind on the clean finish. One of the finest Sauvignon Blancs I’ve taste this year. Enjoy anytime now through... Read Full Review
97 Points

Wren Hop Chardonnay Ritchie Vineyard 2018

This new discovery is a guaranteed winner for ‘Old School’ Chardonnay lovers as it reminds us of favorite vintages of Aubert, Pahlmeyer (originally from the same vineyard!), Ramey, and even Peter Michael. Captivating hints of toasted butterscotch and Hawaiian macadamia nuts come alive on the palate intertwined with notes of fresh peaches, creamy vanilla, minerals,... Read Full Review
99 Points

Chateau Boswell Chardonnay Ritchie 2017

This is California Chardonnay at its best! With just a few years of cellar time, the 2017 Chateau Boswell Ritchie is now even more ultra-rich and opulent, yet gloriously refreshing with dazzling bright fruit. The introduction features a symphony of fresh fruit flavors balanced by a sense of harmony and class only found in California’s... Read Full Review
99 Points

Bure Chardonnay Malena Ritchie Vineyard 2017

This is California boutique Chardonnay at its best! With just a few years of cellar time, the 2017 Bure Family Ritchie is now even more ultra-rich and opulent, yet gloriously refreshing with dazzling bright fruit. Flamboyant notes of butterscotch and Hawaiian macadamia nuts come alive on the palate intertwined with notes of fresh peaches, vanilla,... Read Full Review
99 Points

Chateau Boswell Chardonnay Ritchie 2012

On the road to Chardonnay perfection, the 2012 Chateau Boswell Ritchie is ultra-smooth and opulent, featuring a symphony of ripe tropical fruit flavors balanced by a sense of harmony and class only found in California’s blue chip Chardonnays (e.g. Morlet and Pahlmeyer). This Chardonnay offers notes of nectarine intertwined with vanilla, minerals, lemon oil, and... Read Full Review