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2002 Aubert Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay

Removed from a professional wine storage facility; Purchased direct from winery; Consignor is original owner

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RATINGS

96Stephen Tanzer

...Hugely rich and penetrating, with intriguing hazelnutty yeast autolysis character. Offers an extraordinary combination of extract and depth of fruit on the one hand and lift and energy on the other...

95Robert M. Parker Jr.

...reveals gorgeous aromas of white currants, smoke, orange marmalade, and a stony component that suggests wet gravel. There is zesty acidity, a voluptuous mouthfeel, and a long, heady finish with a striking leesy complexity...

92Wine Spectator

Fragrant citrus blossom and ripe fruit aromas are tight and concentrated, with complex pear, hazelnut and nutmeg flavors that are strong and persistent.

REGION

United States, California, Sonoma, Sonoma Coast

Sonoma Coast AVA runs from San Pablo Bay in the south to Mendocino County in the north. It includes 7,000 vineyard acres and earned AVA status in 1987. Its proximity to the Pacific Ocean means it gets double the rainfall of nearby inland appellations and the ocean gives the appellation a relatively cool climate. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir can thrive in these conditions, and there are numerous producers making critically acclaimed Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

TYPE

White Wine, Chardonnay

This white variety originated in Burgundy, but is now grown around the world. Its flexibility to thrive in many regions translates to wide flavor profile in the market. Chardonnay is commonly used in making Champagne and sparkling wines.