2023 Amici Windsor Ridge Chardonnay

96points

James Suckling

“Lots of character here”

Winemaking Notes

The Amici Windsor Ridge Chardonnay is a rich and refreshing wine sourced from vineyards on the rolling hillsides on the eastern edge of Russian River Valley. Aromas of marzipan, brown sugar, and delicate honeysuckle. The palate is expansive and luxurious, revealing layers of roasted hazelnut, banana cream pie, and crème brûlée. This classic California Chardonnay offers a rich, mouth-filling texture and a lingering, decadent finish.

 

 

 

Vintage
2023
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Russian River Valley
Blend
100% Chardonnay
Alcohol
14.4%
Fermentation & Aging
100% Barrel Fermentation; Native Yeast; Full Malolactic; Aged 14 months in 45% new French Oak

Reviews

96points

James Suckling

“Lots of character here, with sliced apples, pie crust, peach blossom and pear skin. Full-bodied, layered and chewy with lovely phenolic intensity, hints of salted butter with croissant and wonderful length. Some lime at the end. El DIablo, Flora Marie, and Ritchie vineyards. Drink or hold.”

93points

Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent

The 2023 Windsor Ridge Vineyard Chardonnay sashays out with pretty notes of orange blossoms, beeswax, and allspice, leading to a core of ripe apricots and pineapple. The medium to full-bodied palate delivers intense tropical and orchard fruit flavors with a racy line and creamy texture, finishing with a zesty kick.

92points

Vinous

“The 2023 Chardonnay Windsor Ridge is classy, elegant and polished. Lemon confit, white flowers, mint and a kiss of French oak are nicely pushed forward. This is the brightest and most saline of the Amici Chardonnays. Vineyard sites are El Diablo and Flora Marie.”

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