Red Car Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay 2013

Rating93

Price58.00

Vintage2013

DesignationRitchie Vineyard

VarietalChardonnay

AppellationSonoma Coast

WineryRed Car

Alcohol13.60%

Production500 cases

Bottle Size750 ml

CategoryWhite Wine

Aging ProgramBarrel aged 14 months in French oak (28% new)

Oak OriginFrench

Total Acidity7.00 g/L

pH3.00

The Red Car Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay 2013 displays enchanting notes of tangerine zest, almond oil, and lilac. This wine is highly aromatic and displays a lush texture. The mouthfeel is opulent, with a racy acidity and a cool minerality.

The grapes for this Chardonnay were grown on the lauded Ritchie Vineyard. The clones are among the oldest growing in Sonoma, and the resulting wine displays appropriate nuance and complexity. Red Car brings their own voice to the 2013 vintage. Open a bottle to see what they have to say.

Taste SummaryAlmond, Floral

Wine QualitiesBright, Fruity