2012 Aubert, Chardonnay Ritchie, Sonoma Coast 1x750ml

Robert Parker 95

No tasting note for this wine. [01/07/2015]

Anticipated maturity: 2015-2025

Vinous 95

The 2012 Chardonnay Ritchie Vineyard is a wine of pure texture. Lemon, white flowers, dried pears, mint and spices meld together in the glass. Absolutely nothing is out of place here. The flavors are vivid, intense and layered. Readers may notice a slightly cloudy color in the 2012, which is the result of one tank that had an especially late malolactic fermentation. I tasted these wines right after bottling, and it is entirely possible over time the color will settle a bit. The wines are never fined or filtered here, so from time to time the color can be cloudy, as consumers who have bought these wines in the past know. In any event, the 2012 Ritchie is gorgeous. [Antonio Galloni, 01/01/2014]

Anticipated maturity: 2014-2022