Raeburn Winery

Russian River Valley Chardonnay

8.864 ratings
8.81 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, 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
Ken Z
8.8

Drank 4/7/20. Nice with Crabcakes.

Simple, lemon curd on the nose. Fruit forward palate with lemon, green apple, and a hint of pear. Creamy mouth feel suggests sur lie aging, but no detectable oak. A clean, well made chardonnay, nice, but a bit simple for my taste. Medium finish.

2/22/7/4/3 +50 =88 pts.

Drank 4/7/20. Nice with Crabcakes.

Simple, lemon curd on the nose. Fruit forward palate with lemon, green apple, and a hint of pear. Creamy mouth feel suggests sur lie aging, but no detectable oak. A clean, well made chardonnay, nice, but a bit simple for my taste. Medium finish.

2/22/7/4/3 +50 =88 pts.

1 person found it helpfulApr 8th, 2020
Kimberly Hausman

Pear up front, smooth… slightly creamy, crisp finish

Pear up front, smooth… slightly creamy, crisp finish

Jul 1st, 2021
Michael Amoruso

Big buttery oaky California

Big buttery oaky California

Jun 26th, 2021
Shaun Kleffman

Great Chardonnay at a good price point. $20

Great Chardonnay at a good price point. $20

Jun 10th, 2021
Joe Gillies

Great value! Awesome! Tropical citrus and apple flavors with just enough oaky creaminess on the finish.

Great value! Awesome! Tropical citrus and apple flavors with just enough oaky creaminess on the finish.

Jun 8th, 2021
Chris A

So incredibly smooth: a perfect blend of vanilla notes, citrus & cream that produce a well balanced sip from start to finish…wow!

So incredibly smooth: a perfect blend of vanilla notes, citrus & cream that produce a well balanced sip from start to finish…wow!

May 1st, 2021
Benjamin Hobbs

Very buttery but not too sweet

Very buttery but not too sweet

Mar 27th, 2021
Kimberly Britton

Light, bright and lovely.

Light, bright and lovely.

Feb 28th, 2021
Pat Mead

2018 Vintage Fresh taste, smooth and easy to drink with chicken and vegetables! Notes of pear and citrus! Nice wine for the price!

2018 Vintage Fresh taste, smooth and easy to drink with chicken and vegetables! Notes of pear and citrus! Nice wine for the price!

Feb 13th, 2021
Shannon k.

Decent. Not the best I've tastted but also not the worst. If none of my higher rated wines were available, I'd buy again. Decent creaminess, decent fruit, not sour, not pineapple. Apple? Overall decent.

Decent. Not the best I've tastted but also not the worst. If none of my higher rated wines were available, I'd buy again. Decent creaminess, decent fruit, not sour, not pineapple. Apple? Overall decent.

Jan 2nd, 2021