2007 Ramey Russian River Chardonnay

At 56%, this vintage derives primarily from four different Dutton ranches, together with 18% from Rochioli Vineyards, 11% from the King Vineyard off Piner Road, 9% Martinelli Woolsey Road and 5% from Green Pastures Vineyard (a 40-year-old Wente vineyard back Felta Creek Road). Goldridge loam and gravelly soils give a crisper mouthfeel to Russian River Chardonnays compared with their Carneros counterparts.

Highlighted Reviews: 2007 Vintage

91 Steven Tanzers International Wine Cellar May/June 09
Light gold. Powerfully scented bouquet of lemon, orange, iodine and floral honey, with a suave spicy undertone. The citrus flavors repeat on the palate, along with gingerbread and tangy mineral qualities. Very fresh and precise, with excellent finishing lift and lingering minerality. This got about 38% new oak but I'm not seeing, or feeling it.