2014 Ramey Wine Cellars Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay, Russian River Valley Elqui Wines Soil brownish orange and very

Soil brownish orange and very pebbly

the vines were frequently topped

it has the elegant lightness required even of a structured white wine

It was originally dedicated to the Roman mythological god Janus (the god of war and peace)

vibrant and dynamic with a dark fruit pastille core then cherry

2014 Ramey Wine Cellars Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay, Russian River Valley Elqui Wines Soil brownish orange and very2014 was another classic vintage. A mild winter and spring caused an early bud break followed by consistent temperatures throughout the summer promoting even ripening. We had ample hang time which in turn yielded distinct varietal character with a smooth, rich texture. Ritchie Vineyard is widely spaced, as was the fashion in the early 70s. These old vines with their gnarly trunks produce tiny quantities of grapes per vine. The benchland soil is