Raen, Fort Ross-Seaview Charles Ranch Chardonnay other_regions_australia this is another infant at

this is another infant at age 10

Fermentation was stopped with grape spirit and the wine was then aged in large oak vats for two years before spending a further 80 months in bottle

indeed even bold

This utterly palate-staining wine comes off as vibrant

Best from 2013 through 2021

Raen, Fort Ross-Seaview Charles Ranch Chardonnay other_regions_australia this is another infant atThe 2017 Chardonnay Charles Ranch is flinty on the nose to begin, taking time to reveal white peach, lemon peel, pie crust and honey. The palate is much more open, offering generous layers of honeyed, spicy fruit. It has an expansive, satiny texture balanced by bright acidity and a long, complex finish. It will continue to gain savory complexity over the next decade.