Ramey Wine Cellars

Hudson Vineyard Chardonnay

9.215 ratings
9.25 pro ratings
Carneros, North Coast, 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
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Ramey Wine Cellars

"Ramey's 2011 Chardonnay Hudson Vineyard is beautifully layered and succulent in the glass. Butter, almonds and hazelnuts all add complexity as this enveloping, resonant Chardonnay shows off its personality."
- Antonio Galloni, Vinous, February 2014

We use classical Burgundian techniques with the addition of whole cluster pressing of the grapes. All of our Chardonnays go through native yeast fermentation in three-year air dried French and Hungarian oak barrels and then native, delayed malolactic fermentation. The Hudson is aged sur lies for 20-21 months in barrel, and then lightly fined with traditional fining agents before being bottled without filtration.

"Ramey's 2011 Chardonnay Hudson Vineyard is beautifully layered and succulent in the glass. Butter, almonds and hazelnuts all add complexity as this enveloping, resonant Chardonnay shows off its personality."
- Antonio Galloni, Vinous, February 2014

We use classical Burgundian techniques with the addition of whole cluster pressing of the grapes. All of our Chardonnays go through native yeast fermentation in three-year air dried French and Hungarian oak barrels and then native, delayed malolactic fermentation. The Hudson is aged sur lies for 20-21 months in barrel, and then lightly fined with traditional fining agents before being bottled without filtration.

1 person found it helpfulJul 28th, 2014
Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

9.1

Impressive Hudson Vineyard Chardonnay.

Impressive Hudson Vineyard Chardonnay.

Aug 25th, 2015
Ron Yates

Maybe the best Chard I ever had. Beautiful layers in this wine.

Maybe the best Chard I ever had. Beautiful layers in this wine.

May 28th, 2015
Todd Crowell

Very nice balance. Love the interplay between the oak and fruit. 2011 vintage tasted 5/28/2015

Very nice balance. Love the interplay between the oak and fruit. 2011 vintage tasted 5/28/2015

May 28th, 2015
Francois Coutu

Beaucoup aimé ce vin bien balancé. Pomme verte, léger zeste de citron. Assez corsé. Bois présent sans être trop agressant. Très belle longueur.

Beaucoup aimé ce vin bien balancé. Pomme verte, léger zeste de citron. Assez corsé. Bois présent sans être trop agressant. Très belle longueur.

May 18th, 2015
Devon King

Wine Friday! 😄

Wine Friday! 😄

Feb 21st, 2015
Roberts McMullin

Excellent Napa chardonnay.

Excellent Napa chardonnay.

Dec 2nd, 2014
Evan Barrett

Evan had this 10 years ago

Evan had this 10 years ago

Nov 11th, 2014
Alder Yarrow

Wine Blogger Vinography

8.8

Alder had this 11 years ago

Alder had this 11 years ago

Feb 7th, 2014
Doug Henderson

Doug had this 5 months ago

Doug had this 5 months ago

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