2023 Ramey Chardonnay Russian River Valley

Grapes for the 2023 Chardonnay Russian River Valley were harvested over the course of a month, from initial picks on September 13 to the last pick on October 14. It was barrel-fermented, underwent full malolactic conversion and was matured for 12 months in 10% new French oak barrels. It has open, inviting aromas of stone fruit and pineapple, panna cotta, ginger, toasted brioche and honey. The palate combines concentrated, layered flavors with fireworks of fresh acidity, and it has a very long, perfumed finish. ~95 Wine Advocate

Energetic acidity and ample fruit flavors give this full-bodied wine a sense of strength and structure. After a blast of green apple, pine bough and citrus aromas, an array of subtle baking spice, ripe pear and baked apple flavors come out as you sip. Drink now. ~94 James Suckling

Leaps out of the glass with intensity, offering vibrant fruit flavors of crisp Meyer lemon, apple and pear. Aromatic details of tangerine, lime sherbet and lemon blossoms add complexity alongside fresh herbal accents of lemon balm and sweetgrass. Crushed rock minerality lingers on the long, expressive finish. Drink now through 2039. 13,549 cases made. ~94 Wine Spectator

The 2023 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley) is a superb appellation-level wine. Creamy contours wrap around a core of orchard fruit, passion fruit, mint, white flowers, chalk and nutmeg. Rich and layered in the glass, with terrific brightness, the Russian River Chardonnay captures the essence of the appellation and the contemporary Ramey style. It's a total knockout. ~93 Vinous Media