Raen, Fort Ross-Seaview Charles Ranch Chardonnay other_regions_australia This utterly palate-staining wine comes

This utterly palate-staining wine comes off as vibrant

indeed even bold

And 16% was fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats

focused and balanced finish

Raen, Fort Ross-Seaview Charles Ranch Chardonnay other_regions_australia This utterly palate-staining wine comesThe 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.