2022 Ramey Chardonnay Ritchie Vineyard

Chardonnay - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 97 JD 97 DC 96 WA 94 WS 94
JS 97

jamessuckling.com, April 2025

A generous, abundant, gorgeous wine that's saturated with ripe peach, pear and floral aromas, then rich, creamy flavors that carry a floral touch. Vines used for this wine are 50 years old. A mixture of clones, including...
JD 97

jebdunnuck.com, July 2025

The 2022 Chardonnay Ritchie Vineyard is a brilliant medium yellow color and offers Grand Cru-like depth. It’s spicy on the nose with bright flint, smoky wet rocks, deeper spice, fresh yellow apples, spicy aromatics, light...
DC 96

Decanter, January 2025

Legendary for its old Chardonnay vines and unusual mix of disparate soils, Ritchie Vineyard is home to Ramey's 20 rows, planted in 1972. Part of this selection includes Old Wente Clone. “We have worked with the same 20...
WA 94

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, August 2025

The 2022 Chardonnay Ritchie Vineyard comes from Old Wente and a few Musqué selection vines planted in 1972 on gravelly, sandy Goldridge loam. The grapes were harvested on August 20, before the devastating Labor Day heat...
WS 94

Wine Spectator, April 2025

A complex white, with lemon tart, candied ginger and tangerine notes that are fresh and juicy, plus dried lemongrass, preserved lemon, lime zest, yuzu, pomelo and green tea accents. The mouthwatering core is generous...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type White
Varietal Chardonnay
Country USA
Region California
Sub-region North Coast
Appellation Sonoma
Sub-appellation Russian River Valley
Vintage 2022
Size 750ML

The 2022 Ramey Chardonnay Ritchie Vineyard is a white wine from the esteemed Russian River Valley in Sonoma, California. Produced by Ramey, a renowned name in the wine industry, this varietal showcases the classic characteristics of Chardonnay from this notable region. The Russian River Valley is known for its cool climate, which is conducive to producing Chardonnays with vibrant acidity and complex flavors.

While specific reviews for the 2022 vintage are not provided, Ramey's Chardonnays are generally well-regarded by wine critics for their balance and depth. Previous vintages from the Ritchie Vineyard have been praised for their rich texture and nuanced palate, often featuring notes of ripe stone fruit, citrus, and a subtle minerality. The vineyard's old vines contribute to the wine's complexity and elegance, making it a favorite among Chardonnay enthusiasts.

Ramey is known for its meticulous winemaking process, often employing techniques such as barrel fermentation and extended lees aging to enhance the wine's flavor profile and mouthfeel. These methods typically result in a Chardonnay that is both opulent and refined, with a potential for aging that can add layers of complexity over time.

Although specific alcohol content and closure details are not provided, Ramey's Chardonnays typically have an alcohol percentage that aligns with the balanced style the producer is known for, neither overpowering nor lacking in structure. The absence of reviews means that tasting notes and scores for this vintage are unavailable, but based on the producer's reputation and past performance, the 2022 Ramey Chardonnay Ritchie Vineyard is likely to be a well-crafted wine that will appeal to those who appreciate a high-quality, Californian Chardonnay.