Raen Winery
Chardonnay 'Fort Ross-Seaview Charles Ranch'
Chardonnay 'Fort Ross-Seaview Charles Ranch'
- Practicing Organic
- 100% Chardonnay
- Charles Ranch Vineyard
- Planted over 40 years ago
- 1,200 ft elevation
- Well-drained, rocky soils
- Whole cluster pressed
- Natively fermented in barrel
- Bottled without fining or filtration
- 12.5% abv
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2023
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
West Sonoma Coast
Variety:
Chardonnay
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-RAE-10-23 | 6/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
100
Date
2025-02-06
"A brilliant, elegant, vivid wine with so much concentration, but so light, elegant and well balanced. Toasted almond, mineral and lemon curd aromas, then a creamy, layered texture backed by tangy acidity. Lemon pith, creme brulee, cheese rind, crisp pears, golden apples, minerals and kiwis on the palate. So long and lingering in the finish, yet light in alcohol at 12.5%. All barrel-fermented in 10% to 15% new oak, and it goes through full malolactic. Drink now or hold."
Vinous
Score
94
Date
2025-01-30
"The 2023 Chardonnay Charles Ranch is stellar. Creamy and resonant, with terrific persistence, the 2023 dazzles from start to finish. White pepper, slate, chalk, mint and crushed rocks soar from the glass. Brisk acids pull it all together on the long, persistent finish. My personal preference is for a bit more mid-palate richness, but this is a bit lean because of the cold, late-ripening season."