Martin Ray

Russian River Valley Chardonnay

8.514 ratings
8.62 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Stacy Woods

reflective, evenly concentrated straw with golden hue and a hint of green. Initial aromas are from fermentation, yeast esters, clotted cream, confectionary sugar, and pear with a touch of banana. Primary fruit aromas are neutral but ripe, pineapple, lemon curd, and baked pear. A dry wine with medium, mouthwatering acidity. Full bodied with a smooth viscosity, touch of astringency. 13.8% ABV lends warmth to the lips. Medium complexity, medium plus concentation. Medium finish is balanced and elegant rather than powerful featuring baked apple, baking spices, and light brown sugar

reflective, evenly concentrated straw with golden hue and a hint of green. Initial aromas are from fermentation, yeast esters, clotted cream, confectionary sugar, and pear with a touch of banana. Primary fruit aromas are neutral but ripe, pineapple, lemon curd, and baked pear. A dry wine with medium, mouthwatering acidity. Full bodied with a smooth viscosity, touch of astringency. 13.8% ABV lends warmth to the lips. Medium complexity, medium plus concentation. Medium finish is balanced and elegant rather than powerful featuring baked apple, baking spices, and light brown sugar

1 person found it helpfulJan 27th, 2017
Dominick Zito

A little nondescript. Nice & drinkable

A little nondescript. Nice & drinkable

May 17th, 2017
KScott

Citrus tones. Had with salmon at Claire's in Warrenton.

Citrus tones. Had with salmon at Claire's in Warrenton.

Jan 22nd, 2017
Nathan West

Buttery chard

Buttery chard

Dec 25th, 2015
Amanda Hodges

Great Chardonnay. Shocked by low price point.

Great Chardonnay. Shocked by low price point.

May 6th, 2015
Paula Tabar

Tastes like cough syrup.

Tastes like cough syrup.

Sep 8th, 2013
Austin Baird

Austin had this 6 years ago

Austin had this 6 years ago

Apr 12th, 2019
Alicia Goff

Alicia had this 4 years ago

Alicia had this 4 years ago

Mar 9th, 2021
Todd Goldian

Todd had this 4 years ago

Todd had this 4 years ago

Aug 15th, 2020
Chris Bonfield

Chris had this 7 years ago

Chris had this 7 years ago

Dec 8th, 2017