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Ritchie Vineyard
2021 Lithology

Ritchie Vineyard

Chardonnay

$150

750mL bottle
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Electrifying minerality crackles through a deep, complex texture that winds its way to an endless finish. A tour de force in Chardonnay.

Released — October 1st, 2023

150 cases produced

Tech Sheet

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Jeb Dunnuck

The 2021 Chardonnay Lithology Ritchie Vineyard showed beautifully, with a floral, subtle tropical slant in its honeyed citrus, white flowers, green almond, and chalky mineral aromas and flavors. This rich, medium to full-bodied, beautiful layered, seamless Chardonnay has integrated acidity, a great mid-palate, and outstanding length.

Vineyard

An iconic vineyard for Russian River Valley Chardonnay, the Ritchie vineyard is planted with 40+-year-old Wente clone vines that are carefully cared for by Kent Ritchie. The age and clone cause the fruit to retain much of the natural minerality and acidity of the Russian River Valley, producing wines that are fresh and vibrant.

Lithology Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay

By Matt Sands, Winemaker

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