This new release marks the 18th consecutive bottling from the majestic old vines of Ritchie Vineyard and is among the most memorable. The wine walks a delicate line between power and finesse, opulence and focus, offering a deep succulence that is typical of this heralded vineyard, farmed with great dedication and pride by the local legend that is Kent Ritchie himself. The DuMOL is known for making sophisticated, exciting single vineyard Chardonnays and this '18 is forward, generous and broad."The wine’s aromas are bright and expansive with yellow peach, nectarine and white flowers. A suggestion of flint and spearmint adds detail. Viscosity and opulence are immediate on the palate with tangerine oil, honeycomb and candied ginger richness. On the deep midpalate, the wine’s texture builds effortlessly: lemon oil, apricot and quince paste. Befitting this structured vintage, the wine is quite chiseled with precise, balancing acidity and flavors of grapefruit pith on the finish." -Andy Smith, winemaker. 720 cases were produced.