Sonoma-Cutrer Russian River Ranches Chardonnay 2024 (750ml)
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Description
Chardonnay from the Russian River Valley tends toward ripeness with a cooler edge, and this bottling from Sonoma-Cutrer draws on block selections across the appellation to build that balance. The 2024 Russian River Ranches is a still white assembled from fruit grown throughout the region, a cuvée approach that lets it reach for depth without leaning on any single site.
Expect aromatics of cinnamon and nutmeg over spiced pear tart, with lemon peel, flint, and a pastry-like note layered underneath. The palate is medium-bodied and lifted by bright acidity, a saline tone of sea spray cutting through ripe baked apple, honeyed pear, and toasted almond. Oak-driven spice fills it out, but the touch stays light, finishing on grapefruit pith and lime curd. Good to drink now or hold.
Product Details
| Category | Wine |
| Color | White |
| Country | USA |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Russian River Valley |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Producer | Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 750 ML |
| Subtype | Still |
Expert Reviews
Depth and complexity are available as this Russian River Ranches is a cuvée of vineyard block selections throughout the Sonoma Coast AVA. Spiced and ripe, Saigon cinnamon and nutmeg spiced pear tart aromatics announce this blend across the appellation, with plenty of ripe pomme fruits and rich, oak-driven spices that are lifted on the palate by a tone of sea spray that delve into ripe baked apples, honeyed pear and toasted almond cake.
Bright aromas of lemon peel, hazelnuts, pastry and flint. The palate is medium-bodied with bright acidity, giving notes of grapefruit pith, lime curd and spices. Generous, with a light touch. Drink or hold. Screw cap.