2017 Joseph Swan, Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay Livermore Valley With moderate to cooler temperatures

With moderate to cooler temperatures in Spring and fairly high levels of moisture in the ground

natural acidity persists during ripening under these conditions and wildly complex flavors and aromas result

The soil is rich

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2017 Joseph Swan, Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay Livermore Valley With moderate to cooler temperaturesRitchie Vineyard has always been known for its voluptuous wines and this one is no exception. Harvest from the older vines is often delayed. When sampling the grapes as harvest nears it is almost as if they are telling you to be a little more patient. The numbers are great and the flavors are nice but it often takes a bit of a longer wait before the hallmark Ritchie richness is apparent. It was barrel fermented in French Oak, about 1 3 of which was