Raen Winery 'Fort Ross-Seaview Charles Ranch' Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2023

• Practicing Organic
• 100% Chardonnay
• Charles Ranch Vineyard
• Planted over 40 years ago
• 1,200 ft elevation
• Well-drained, rocky soils
• Whole cluster pressed
• Natively fermented in barrel
• Bottled without fining or filtration

"The 2023 Chardonnay Charles Ranch is stellar. Creamy and resonant, with terrific persistence, the 2023 dazzles from start to finish. White pepper, slate, chalk, mint and crushed rocks soar from the glass. Brisk acids pull it all together on the long, persistent finish. My personal preference is for a bit more mid-palate richness, but this is a bit lean because of the cold, late-ripening season." VINOUS