- Practicing Organic
- 100% Chardonnay
- Rochioli Vineyard (Russian River Valley AVA)
- The Rochioli family has grown grapes on their property since the late ‘50s over 3 generations
- Sourced from the mid-40 block (82%) and River block (18%)
- Yolo sandy loam and overwash, derived from sedimentary formation in alluvial fans
- Clonal selection: Clones 5 (planted in 1995) and 76 (1995 & 1998, and Clone 5 from the River block (planted in 1989)
- Whole cluster pressed for phenolic delicacy
- Native yeast and full native malolactic fermentation in barrel
- Sur lies bâtonnage
- Aged 20 months in 20% new French oak barrels (François Frères and Taransaud Beaune)
- Traditionally fined for clarity, but unfiltered
- 13.5% abv
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2022
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Russian River Valley
Variety:
Chardonnay
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Sustainable
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-RAM-33-22 | 12/750ml |
Press & Reviews
Wine Advocate
Score
97
Date
2025-08-07
"The 2022 Chardonnay Rochioli Vineyard is stunning! Sourced from vines planted in 1989, 1995 and 1998, grapes were harvested on August 22, before the Labor Day heat wave. The wine was barrel-fermented, underwent full malolactic conversion and matured for 20 months in 20% new French oak barrels. It has an intense perfume of candied peach and nectarine, honeycomb, matchstick and soaring floral aromas. The palate is satiny and expansive with concentrated, mouth-coating flavors. It's balanced by vibrant acidity and has a tremendously long finish."
Decanter
Score
95
Date
2025-01-16
"The Rochioli family has been growing grapes on their property since the late 1950s, with the vineyard now farmed by the third generation. The 2021 Ramey Rochioli blend is sourced from 82% Mid-40 Block and 18% River Block. This wine delivers a gorgeous intensity of fruit and pressed wildflowers. On the palate, ripe lemon peel fruit expands into the mid-palate, where density builds alongside remarkable tension, all balanced by an extraordinary silky richness. Pure and riveting, laced with subtle vanilla accents, fantastic ginger character, and poached pear. A Chardonnay of intense richness and impressive length. (The first vineyard-designate release from Ramey was the 2015 vintage, though Ramey has been sourcing these grapes since 2008.)"
James Suckling
Score
95
Date
2025-04-30
"A creamy, delicate wine from a famous, time-tested vineyard. It shows intricate layers of lemon curd, meringue, lime zest and crisp apples on an elegant texture. It emphasizes mineral and saline flavors that expand slowly on the palate and linger in the finish. Drink now or hold."
Wine Spectator
Score
95
Date
2025-04-30
"This white's impressive flavors of fresh, ripe peach and apricot are fleshy and juicy, with vibrant accents of Fuji apple, pear and grilled lemon, while the acidity gives more energy to the core. Grace notes of candied citrus zest, crunchy sea salt and fennel pollen, plus a touch of lemon basil, gain momentum on the finish. Drink now through 2039.—M.W."
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2024-02-13
"The 2022 Chardonnay Rochioli Vineyard is bright and focused, but also understated in feel. Sweet floral and citrus notes give the 2022 lovely aromatic presence to match the wine's understated, mid-weight personality. Bright saline tones add energy and tension throughout. Lemon peel, white pepper and crushed rocks linger."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2021
James Suckling
Score
97
Date
2024-04-11
"Layered, elegant, vivid and mineral-driven, this full-bodied wine paints a distinct picture of one of Sonoma County's oldest, most iconic chardonnay vineyards. Stone, kiwi and crisp apple notes fill the aromas, while light accents of butter and vanilla bean highlight the vibrant green apple and lime flavors. It expands on the palate and echoes for minutes in the finish. This wine is known to age well, so drink or hold."
2021
Wine Advocate
Score
95
Date
2024-10-10
"The 2021 Chardonnay Rochioli Vineyard is stunning! It features dynamic, detailed aromas of Meyer lemon, chalk and candle smoke offset by deeper tones of brioche and panna cotta. The medium-bodied palate pairs pure, generous flavors with racy acidity, and it has incredible length. 774 cases produced."
2021
Wine Spectator
Score
95
Date
2024-05-01
"Elegant and precise, there's plenty to admire in this crisp expression -- apple, lemon zest and Sumo orange notes, plus an aromatic punch of yuzu, orange blossoms and sweet grass. A quiet toasted brioche detail lingers in the background, as does a savory thread of freshly grated ginger and toasted green tea hints. Drink now through 2032. ‡M.W."
2021
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2024-01-01
"The 2021 Chardonnay Rochioli Vineyard is bright and focused, but also understated in feel. Sweet floral and citrus notes give the 2021 lovely aromatic presence to match the wine's understated, mid-weight personality. Bright saline tones add energy and tension throughout. Lemon peel, white pepper and crushed rocks linger."
2020
Wine Enthusiast
Score
98
Date
2023-06-30
2020
Wine Advocate
Score
93
Date
2023-06-15
2020
Wine Spectator
Score
93
Date
2023-07-31