Londer 2005 Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast

New release of Londer's Fantastic Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay (sourced by Aubert, Ramey & Tandem) - only 496 cases produced!

92 Points Wine Spectator: "Fragrant floral, pear and honeysuckle aromas carry over to the palate, offering a light dose of cedary oak as well. Ends with a rich, complex aftertaste, and flavors that run deep. Drink now through 2010."

Londer Vineyards is a relative newcomer but alreayd one of our favorite family-owned iwneries in California. Located southwestern corner of Mendocino County, the blanket of fog that ordinarily curls up from the coast most summer nights and then burns off during the warm dry sunny days allow the vineyards to produce grapes that slowly develop and ripen. Its one of the coolest of the state's so-called "cool-climate" wine regions. This is ideal for growing varietals such as Pinot Noir, Gewurztraminer, and Chardonnay.