Martin Ray

Sonoma County Chardonnay

8.928 ratings
9.12 pro ratings
Sonoma County, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Sue Mohle

Super silky smooth with extremely balanced acid’s and a wonderful tropical/green apple flavor.

Super silky smooth with extremely balanced acid’s and a wonderful tropical/green apple flavor.

Oct 22nd, 2018
Eric Urbani

Not for me. Too much oak, slightly flabby.

Not for me. Too much oak, slightly flabby.

1 person found it helpfulOct 19th, 2018
Corey Zamora, CSW

Incredibly well made chard at this price point. Balanced, creamy but not buttery, nice acidity level.

Incredibly well made chard at this price point. Balanced, creamy but not buttery, nice acidity level.

Jul 21st, 2018
Matt Trader

Courtney Benham is no longer only sourcing fruit from RRV for this one. And I think this is one of the best chardonnay he and Bill have made yet. Fruit was bright and uplifting, including the classic flavors of green apple skin and pear, but undertones of pineapple and lemon. The acid was on point, the flavor balance was on point, and the oak usage was subtle, leaving only a soft trace of vanilla cream. $15? Get outta here.

Courtney Benham is no longer only sourcing fruit from RRV for this one. And I think this is one of the best chardonnay he and Bill have made yet. Fruit was bright and uplifting, including the classic flavors of green apple skin and pear, but undertones of pineapple and lemon. The acid was on point, the flavor balance was on point, and the oak usage was subtle, leaving only a soft trace of vanilla cream. $15? Get outta here.

May 30th, 2017
Megan R

Buttery with acidity

Buttery with acidity

Aug 22nd, 2018
Audrey Alpizar

Light and buttery

Light and buttery

Apr 18th, 2018
Manuel Costa

Great day drinking. Medium body. Apple fruit notes but not too fruity. Nice smooth ending.

Great day drinking. Medium body. Apple fruit notes but not too fruity. Nice smooth ending.

Apr 18th, 2018
Roberta Kallina

Choice at wine tasting

Choice at wine tasting

Feb 10th, 2018
Chad Baker

Liked it

Liked it

Jan 12th, 2018
RustyR

Some lychee little white peach some oaky vanilla just fine for price.

Some lychee little white peach some oaky vanilla just fine for price.

Nov 26th, 2017