Raen, Fort Ross-Seaview Charles Ranch Chardonnay Vintage:2017 Some previous editions have been

Some previous editions have been more linear

The wine will be easy to enjoy on release and over the next 7-10 years

Whoa—the nose explodes with a vast array of black fruit preserves and savory nuances

I very much like the power and intensity to the concentrated yet refined medium weight flavors that display evident minerality on the beautifully textured if slightly short finish that is ever-so-mildly youthfully austere

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Raen, Fort Ross-Seaview Charles Ranch Chardonnay Vintage:2017 Some previous editions have beenThe 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.