Ramey, Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay other_regions_italy This expression hits all the

This expression hits all the major cornerstones of a great Barolo

(from Les Chênes and Les Chambres)

muscle and a certain amount of refinement

There is a wonderful purity to the middle weight flavors that also possess admirably fine-grained tannins on the seductively textured and impressively persistent finish that really fans out as it rests on the palate

If this can add depth with a few years of bottle age it should make for an outstanding Bourgogne

Ramey, Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay other_regions_italy This expression hits all theCombines sumptuous but subtle sweet spices with pineapple and apricot fruit. This is very much a Californian classic, but it has structure and zest and tang. Expertly balanced, with a cereal note on the finish. (RH)