(from a superbly situated 1 ha parcel high on the hill)

This is an exceptionally serious wine that should age for years yet isn’t overtly hard

While quite firm at present my sense is that this will unwind relatively quickly and could probably be approached after only 2 to 3 years of bottle age

full and very serious big-bodied and tautly muscular flavors supported by plenty of dry extract and superb length

Rich and ample in the glass

Raen, Fort Ross-Seaview Charles Ranch Chardonnay other_regions_italy (from a superbly situated 1The 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.