• Practicing Organic
• 100% Chardonnay
• Woolsey Road Vineyard (Russian River Valley AVA)
• Owned by the Martinelli family and was planted to Ramey’s specifications in 2007
• 1×2 meter spacing on a northeast-facing slope
• Huichica clay-loam over clay soils
• Clonal Selection: Old Wente cuttings taken from Platt Vineyard, which was sourced from Hyde Vineyard
• 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:
2020
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Russian River Valley
Variety:
Chardonnay
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Sustainable
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-RAM-32-20 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Wine Advocate
Score
96
Date
2023-06-15
"The 2020 Chardonnay Woolsey Road Vineyard was harvested on August 17th before the wildfire smoke arrived, and with its pure, mineral-driven expression, it's worth cellaring for several years. The nose opens with iodine and nori tones that give way to pretty scents of panna cotta, spring honey and lilac. The medium-bodied palate is buzzing with shimmery acidity that enlivens its perfumed fruit, and it has a long, saline-driven finish."
Spectator
Score
93
Date
2023-07-31
"Shows juicy apple and pear flavors that are crisp and sleek, with lemon meringue, ginger and tropical hints on an appealingly dense, fleshy frame. Delivering details of toasted herbs and minerality, this is harmonious and expressive on the long finish. Drink now. 359 cases made"
Wine Enthusiast
Score
97
Date
2023-06-30