2008 Bjornstad Chardonnay Ritchie Vineyard Russian River

An explosion of aromas of baked pear tartlet with sweet creamy custard rise from the open bottle. Rich fruit aromas from ripe nectarine and tropical fruits follow, along with a mineral quality of wet stones. In the glass, the color is pale straw with a light green edge and light haze, confirming the wine is neither fined nor filtered. The wine is rich and viscous, balanced with an elegant acidity. The oak signature is present at such a level to support the complex of aroma and flavor components. The fruit, rich cream and mineral flavors follow onto the palate beautifully, providing even greater depth to the aromas through a long, rich finish.