Sonoma County

Medium

Cork

White

Charles Ranch is another historic site on the Fort Ross–Seaview AVA - planted in 1981 on rocky soils, pre-phylloxera, with vines that have slowly reduced their yields over more than four decades. Only about 10 barrels of this wine are made each year. The 2024 opens with notes of citrus peel, stone fruit, honeyed chamomile tea and a whisper of fresh herbs. There’s a silky textural mouthfeel, but the finish stays clear and focused. Compared to the more electric 2023, this vintage shows a touch more roundness through the mid-palate, though it remains beautifully elegant throughout.

Chardonnay

Raen, Charles Ranch Chardonnay, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast, California, USA, 2024

Charles Ranch is another historic site on the Fort Ross–Seaview AVA - planted in 1981 on rocky soils, pre-phylloxera, with vines

Raen, Charles Ranch Chardonnay, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast

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