Virginia Marie Lambrix Chardonnay Ritchie Vineyard

Retail $55. Under agglomerated stopper. Old Wente Clone. Sister winery to Truett-Hurst. Light to medium color in the glass with tart citrus, dried apricot, lemon grass, a distinct salinity, and just the slightest hint of oak. The palate is quite lovely, with subtle fruit, touches of lemon and oak, balancing acidity, and a bit of seashell on the finish. This is a nice wine that falls in between the traditional Cali Chard and the trendy "unoaked" Chard. I lean closer …