Martin Ray

Russian River Valley Chardonnay

8.840 ratings
8.43 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
Chris Koupal

Wow. Really impressive.

Wow. Really impressive.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 8th, 2014
Aaron Means

Buttery with Apple still shining through with a significant oak appearance through the finish.

Buttery with Apple still shining through with a significant oak appearance through the finish.

1 person found it helpfulDec 16th, 2013
Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

8.8

Great old name - not bad wine.

Great old name - not bad wine.

Dec 8th, 2013
Kfro

Great easy drinking Chardonnay

Great easy drinking Chardonnay

Nov 18th, 2017
ChefLRA Riaño

First time having this; really enjoyable, medium-bodied, lots of vanilla and melon. May be our new favorite.

First time having this; really enjoyable, medium-bodied, lots of vanilla and melon. May be our new favorite.

Mar 18th, 2014
Ian Gross

Light color, medium body, citrus nose, crisp flavor of citrus and apricot, dry finish.

Light color, medium body, citrus nose, crisp flavor of citrus and apricot, dry finish.

Dec 26th, 2013
Shari Elwell

Metal retreat

Metal retreat

Sep 29th, 2013
Francesca Watson

I don't usually love Chards - too creamy. But this is a nice, crisp chard with moderate fruit and a nice citrusy finish.

I don't usually love Chards - too creamy. But this is a nice, crisp chard with moderate fruit and a nice citrusy finish.

Sep 15th, 2013
Tanja Kryz

Steel and oak barrel. Nice and fresh

Steel and oak barrel. Nice and fresh

Aug 24th, 2013
Jesse Messerli

Pale straw yellow. High acid. 14.2% alc but don't taste it. Bright fruits. Citrus up front with a little oak. The restaurant had it too cold starting out and I wasn't a huge fan starting out but as it warmed up the flavors came out a little more and it grew on me.

Pale straw yellow. High acid. 14.2% alc but don't taste it. Bright fruits. Citrus up front with a little oak. The restaurant had it too cold starting out and I wasn't a huge fan starting out but as it warmed up the flavors came out a little more and it grew on me.

Jul 14th, 2013