Raen, Fort Ross-Seaview Charles Ranch Chardonnay other_regions_australia orange rind and citrus

orange rind and citrus

focused and balanced finish

peach juice

pear and lemon zest-suffused aromas

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

Raen, Fort Ross-Seaview Charles Ranch Chardonnay other_regions_australia orange rind and citrusThe 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.