Ritual Casablanca Valley Chardonnay 2015
Chardonnay
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James
Suckling -
Wilfred
Wong
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Product Details
Varietal
Producer
Vintage
2015
Size
750ML
ABV
14%
Features
Green Wine
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Winemaker Notes
Ritual Chardonnay is produced using organic methods in the Casablanca Valley of Chile. An elegant wine of yellow-green color with expressive aromas of quince, apple and hazlenut notes intertwined with subtle hints of oak and vanilla. Soft, elegant and creamy texture with a remarkable roundness and a long finish. Ideal with rice and pasta dishes.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
A bright and stoney chardonnay with clarity and beauty. Full body, bright and tangy acidity with lime and green pineapple character. Vertical tension to this. Long and flavorful finish. Drink now. Screw cap.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
When you think of Chardonnay, do you ever consider Chile? Over the past decade or so a really cool thing has been happening throughout this country. Many vintners have begun to explore new and better quality regions for wine grape growing, including the cool growing area of the Casablanca Valley. This area has become a real player in producing some of the world's top efforts. The 2015 Ritual Chardonnay is loaded with fruit, supple on the palate and frisky in the finish. This wine is a delicious treat! Yes, Chile's time with Chardonnay is now and I recommend that you put this one on your radar screen. Medium straw color, beautiful, ripe core fruit aromas, medium bodied, supple, layered and lively on the palate; dry, medium acidity, well balanced; enticing flavors of ripe apple and peach, a touch of minerality and sweet citrus in the flavors; smooth aftertaste. (Tasted: February 26, 2016, San Francisco, CA)
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Ritual is a labor of love. It connects us to the land we farm, to healthy living soil, and to the daily rituals of artisanal winemaking. The estate is situated in the extreme eastern end of Chile’s Casablanca Valley, set against the dramatic sweeping beauty of the coastal range and heavily influenced by the cooling effects of the Pacific Ocean and Humboldt Current —ideal growing conditions for cool climate wines. Following organic practices, the winemaking team uses compost to feed the soils to promote a balanced and self-regulated ecosystem, cover cropping and seeding for revitalizing the soils and sheep to help mow the grass and act as a natural fertilizer. The vineyards are surrounded by 6000 acres of native forest, creating a balanced, biodiverse landscape for healthy vines to thrive alongside natural wildlife corridors and native vegetation.
Winemaker Sofia Araya produces Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir, and the wines are aged in combinations of neutral oak, concrete eggs, and stainless-steel tanks.
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