Serious wine collectors will recognize the Ritchie vineyard in Sonoma as home of the most highly prized - - and priced! - - Chardonnays in America (see chart on left). Today, we have a very special offer from our friend Greg Bjornstad who crafts a sensational “Ritchie” vineyard designate Chardonnay that sells for roughly HALF PRICE compared to every other Ritchie Chardonnays but offers a similarly impressive experience worthy of your cellar + Summer sippin’. Regular retail on this rare bottling is $49, but Porthos members may purchase Bjornstad Chardonnay today for $10 less, meaning you’ll pay just $39/bottle. Offer limited to 10 cases.
TASTING NOTES:
Aromas of honeysuckle burst forth from this richly textured new wine that exudes a galaxy of rich, ripe flavors that include fresh apricot, peaches, butterscotch drops and banana. The first sip of this wine is thrilling experience reminiscent of bursting through the caramelized layer of a decadent crème Brule! This wine is pure joy for your palate now and will age gracefully for the next 3 – 5 years for anyone patient enough to wait.
WINEMAKER:
Greg Bjornstad was part of the founding team at Flowers Sonoma Coast, leading them to recognition as Winery of the Year in 1997 for producing world class Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
