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Ramey Fort-Ross Seaview Chardonnay 2023
DOZEN: $1,782.00 or $148.50 each
DUE MAY 2026
A vivid, fresh, almost chewy wine that's vibrant in crisp apple and tangy lime flavors on the signature creamy texture of Ramey. Flavors emerge on the palate, including minerals, chalk and touches of flint and lemon zest. The grapes come from the Charles Ranch from vines planted in 1982. Drinkable now, but best from 2029. (96) JIM GORDON
The 2023 Chardonnay Fort Ross-Seaview comes from Martinelli's Charles Ranch Vineyard. Originally planted in 1981 to Clone 4 and Old Wente, it's located just three miles from the Pacific Ocean at 1,115 feet in elevation, and vines are planted in Goldridge and Josephine soils. The grapes were harvested October 18-21, and the wine was barrel-fermented. It matured for 12 months in 10% new French oak barrels and was bottled in January of 2025. It's surprisingly open on the nose, with aromas of red apple, apricot, panna cotta, graham cracker and citrus blossom perfume. The medium-bodied palate is silky and vibrant, with pure, concentrated, saline-laced flavors and a very long, taut finish. ERIN BROOKS