Imposante droge witte wijn uit Amerika met een aroma van pittig citrus en eikenhout. Vol en krachtig van smaak: erg lekker bij (gebakken) vis, gevogelte of kalfsvlees.
95
Vinous
2014
Vinous:
95
punten
The 2014 Chardonnay Ritchie Vineyard is the most exuberant and layered of David Ramey's Chardonnays. It is also stylistically the wine that is closest in style to past. Rich, sumptuous and layered, the Ritchie expresses intensity in all of its dimensions. Even with all of its richness, the 2014 confers aromatic intensity and freshness. This, too, is very nicely done.
95
Wine Enthusiast
2014
WineEnthusiast.com:
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punten
From blocks of old Wente vines planted in the 1970s, this producer and site continue to find beautiful synergy together. This wine shows high-toned floral notes around full-bodied richness and flavors of crème brûlée and anise. A salty accent begs for attention as a kick of citrus finishes with grace and freshness.
95
Parker
2014
The Wine Advocate:
95
punten
Youthfully mute at this primary stage, the 2014 Chardonnay Ritchie Vineyard offers suggestions of lemon curd, white peaches and white grapefruit with underlying notes of honeyed toast and butterscotch. The palate is full-on seduction with an appealingly oily texture and tons of peaches and cream flavors, finishing long with a lively lift.
