Ramey Wine Cellars

Hudson Vineyard Chardonnay

9.248 ratings
9.315 pro ratings
Carneros, North Coast, 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
TJ Maxwell

2009 vintage. Great stuff. Rich and concentrated, but elegant and balanced. Ripe apple, candied lemon, stone, toasty oak flavors. Fresh w nice acidity

2009 vintage. Great stuff. Rich and concentrated, but elegant and balanced. Ripe apple, candied lemon, stone, toasty oak flavors. Fresh w nice acidity

Jul 16th, 2018
Stefan Dolhain

2005 vintage. Liquid gold. Intense aromatics ( pineapple, lemon confit, butter and a hint of beewax). Broad-shouldered powerful Chardonnay at its peak (I guess) balanced by wonderful acidity and perfectly integrated oak. Long and intense. Another great effort from one of my favourite winemakers.

2005 vintage. Liquid gold. Intense aromatics ( pineapple, lemon confit, butter and a hint of beewax). Broad-shouldered powerful Chardonnay at its peak (I guess) balanced by wonderful acidity and perfectly integrated oak. Long and intense. Another great effort from one of my favourite winemakers.

Jul 22nd, 2017
Kerrin Laz

Proprietor, K. LAZ WINE COLLECTION

9.0

Shouldn't be surprised but am a little at how well this '05 is tasting- perfect time to be drinking.

Shouldn't be surprised but am a little at how well this '05 is tasting- perfect time to be drinking.

1 person found it helpfulNov 3rd, 2014
Tom Genn

Ramey Chardonnays always age well

Ramey Chardonnays always age well

1 person found it helpfulSep 18th, 2014
Ramey Wine Cellars

"Ramey's 2011 Chardonnay Hudson Vineyard is beautifully layered and succulent in the glass. Butter, almonds and hazelnuts all add complexity as this enveloping, resonant Chardonnay shows off its personality."
- Antonio Galloni, Vinous, February 2014

We use classical Burgundian techniques with the addition of whole cluster pressing of the grapes. All of our Chardonnays go through native yeast fermentation in three-year air dried French and Hungarian oak barrels and then native, delayed malolactic fermentation. The Hudson is aged sur lies for 20-21 months in barrel, and then lightly fined with traditional fining agents before being bottled without filtration.

"Ramey's 2011 Chardonnay Hudson Vineyard is beautifully layered and succulent in the glass. Butter, almonds and hazelnuts all add complexity as this enveloping, resonant Chardonnay shows off its personality."
- Antonio Galloni, Vinous, February 2014

We use classical Burgundian techniques with the addition of whole cluster pressing of the grapes. All of our Chardonnays go through native yeast fermentation in three-year air dried French and Hungarian oak barrels and then native, delayed malolactic fermentation. The Hudson is aged sur lies for 20-21 months in barrel, and then lightly fined with traditional fining agents before being bottled without filtration.

1 person found it helpfulJul 28th, 2014
David L

10' Ramey Hudson Vineyards Chardonnay out of a magnum. Such an underrated wine. I would drink them up!

10' Ramey Hudson Vineyards Chardonnay out of a magnum. Such an underrated wine. I would drink them up!

Feb 8th, 2016
Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

9.1

Impressive Hudson Vineyard Chardonnay.

Impressive Hudson Vineyard Chardonnay.

Aug 25th, 2015
Ron Yates

Maybe the best Chard I ever had. Beautiful layers in this wine.

Maybe the best Chard I ever had. Beautiful layers in this wine.

May 28th, 2015
Rafael Landestoy

Even more luscious than Hyde. Another great example of Cali chard. This wine clearly knows what it is and struts it's stuff.

Even more luscious than Hyde. Another great example of Cali chard. This wine clearly knows what it is and struts it's stuff.

Aug 18th, 2014
Bill Ward

Right in the zone. Great purity and length

Right in the zone. Great purity and length

Jul 7th, 2014