Ritchie Vineyard
Since 2015
11 vintages to date
Ritchie Vineyard, located in the heart of the Russian River Valley, is widely renowned for producing some of the finest Chardonnay wines in California. The vineyard has been carefully tended by Kent Ritchie for over four decades, who has been dedicated to cultivating the unique terroir of the site. First planted in 1972, it sits on a northwest-facing hillside, featuring old vines nestled amidst the rolling hills of the region. The soil is a unique blend of sandy Goldridge soils from an ancient seabed, volcanic ash deposits and pockets of tufa rocks, and sloping benchlands leading into the Russian River. This combination creates wines known for their intensity, natural acidity, and complexity.
Varietals
Chardonnay
Climate
Cool, maritime influence with morning fog
Elevation
150-300 ft
Soil Type
Goldridge sandy loam with volcanic ash and tufa rocks
