WAYPOINT CHARDONNAY RITCHIE VINEYARD RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY SONOMA COUNTY 2020 Oregon Wine LEMON PEEL

LEMON PEEL

and dark fruit dominated by blackberry and blueberry with hints of black currant

roasted coffee

complemented by a subtle touch of warm spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg

rich flavors of oak

WAYPOINT CHARDONNAY RITCHIE VINEYARD RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY SONOMA COUNTY 2020 Oregon Wine LEMON PEELAn iconic vineyard for Russian River Valley Chardonnay, the Ritchie vineyard is planted with 40+ year old Wente clone vines which are carefully tended to by Kent Ritchie. The age and clone cause the fruit to retain much of the natural minerality and acidity of the Russian River Valley so the wines are fresh and vibrant. We countered this with 62% new French oak and aged it for 18 months after barrel fermentation.