Ramey, Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay other_regions_australia scorched earth

scorched earth

This doesn’t offer the same power that the Grands Echézeaux does but this is finer and the length simply doesn’t quit

Here the mildly toasty nose is marred by post malolactic fermentation aromas though there is good freshness to the attractively textured middle weight flavors that aren’t especially dense though I like the verve and salinity on the delicious and lingering finale

This overtly robust effort will

mocha and black cherry

Ramey, Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay other_regions_australia scorched earthCombines sumptuous but subtle sweet spices with pineapple and apricot fruit. This is very much a Californian classic, but it has structure and zest and tang. Expertly balanced, with a cereal note on the finish. (RH)