Ramey Wine Cellars

Chardonnay 'Sonoma Coast - Fort Ross Seaview'

Chardonnay 'Sonoma Coast - Fort Ross Seaview'

Chardonnay Sonoma Coast Fort Ross Seaview Ramey Cellars
  • 100% Chardonnay
  • Third vintage to come exclusively from Martinelli’s Charles Ranch in Fort Foss-Seaview AVA
  • Planted in Goldridge sandstone and Josephine shale soils in 1982 by George Hastings Charles (Lee Martinelli Jr’s maternal grandfather)
  • Pressed whole cluster for delicacy
  • Native-yeast and full native malolactic fermentation takes place in barrel with sur lies batonnage
  • Aged for 12 months in 15% new French oak barrels
  • Traditionally fined for clarity and texture
  • Bottled in February 2019
  • 4,700 cases produced
  • 14.5% abv

Info

Producer:
Ramey Wine Cellars
Vintage:
2022
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
West Sonoma Coast
Variety:
Chardonnay
Color:
White

Sizes Available

Full Bottle US-RAM-11-22 12/750ml

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Press & Reviews

James Suckling
Score
93
Date
2024-04-11
"Flavors of key limes and lemon curd burst from this well-balanced, tangy, acid-driven wine as it lights up the palate. Despite a full body, it shows freshness, vibrancy and concentration, with hints of oak spices, vanilla bean and custard that echo on the finish. Drink or hold."
Vinous
Score
92
Date
2024-02-13
"The 2022 Chardonnay (Fort Ross-Seaview) is a very pretty wine. Jasmine, tangerine peel, mint and light tropical notes all run through this expressive, nuanced Chardonnay. All of this fruit is from the Martinelli family's Charles Ranch, a site most producers bottle as a vineyard designate."

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