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

Vintage:
2021
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
West Sonoma Coast
Variety:
Chardonnay
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic

Sizes Available

Full Bottle US-RAM-11-21 12/750ml

Press & Reviews

Wine Spectator
Score
94
Date
2024-03-13
"Vibrant and effusive, with energetic lime sherbet, lemon oil, citron and tangerine notes at the core. Shows aromatic details of lemon verbena, lemongrass and lemon basil, with a touch of green tea and white pepper on the fresh, juicy frame. Drink now. ‡M.W."

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