Coming all from the Ritchie Vineyard (which is in the Russian River Valley) and aged 15 months in 30% new French oak, the 2015 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast is a rockstar! Buttered lemons, citrus, honeysuckle, poached pear, and some white flower notes all flow to a rich, powerful, beautifully concentrated Chardonnay that has some rock-solid mid-palate heft yet has vibrant acidity and purity. It's a beautiful, serious effort.

The 2015 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast opens with notes of lemon tart, key lime pie and fresh peaches with touches of struck match, lightly browned toast and almonds. The medium to full-bodied palate is packed with citrus and toasty flavors, with a racy acid line lifting the fruit, finishing long and zesty.

Intense and full-bodied, with a zesty citrus edge to the green apple and melon notes. Acidity keeps the flavors fresh and lively. Drink now through 2020. 125 cases made.