Reviews & Ratings

2009 Ramey Chardonnay "Russian River Valley"

Winery: Ramey

Vintage: 2009

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Russian River Valley"

Wine Category: Chardonnay

Grape blend: 100% Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Russian River Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $38

Cases produced: 8,600

KWG Score: 90.4 (based on 5 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90)

Review date: June 15, 2012

Wine Review: This light yellow colored Chardonnay opens with a mild oak and lemon bouquet with a hint of butterscotch. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, slightly acidic and shows plenty of life. The flavor profile is a tasty mild pineapple with nicely integrated mild oak and some lemon notes. I also detected a hint of mild butterscotch. The finish is dry and its fruit flavors and oak linger nicely after the wine is gone. This wine would pair well rotisserie chicken. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: 41% from four different Dutton ranches, 32% Martinelli, 14% King, 11% Rochioli Vineyards, and 2% from Green Pastures (a 40-year-old Wente vineyard back Felta Creek Road). A slightly warmer climate compared with our more coastal sites results in an earlier harvest from these vineyards and a somewhat richer texture and flavor.

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