Martin Ray Chardonnay 2013, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
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Critic Reviews (4)
This is a quite suave, rich chardonnay that has fine bones. Not overtly oaky or sweet despite its size. Shows welcome...
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A surprisingly lean and vibrant, crunchy and fresh RRV chardonnay, with fully integrated oak and a fine range of...
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A really nice, relatively inexpensive example from the RRV. The aromatics are balanced with notes ranging from melted...
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A deliciously viscous and voluptuous chardonnay. The alcohol is pleasantly restrained and the notable oak is...
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Community Reviews (1)
Lean but suave Chard which possesses a nice balance of oak, fruit & minerality
Description: Gold in colour with a medium intense nose. This wine features light toasted oak, lemon, pear, red & green apples, tangerine, nutmeg, dill, light oak spice and limestone. Medium+ body with some light tannin, good acidity and a long length.
Negatives: None
Interesting Notes: Nice to see a Russian River Valley Chard for under $30 and under 14% alcohol.
Drink now or in the next 3-5 years on its own or pair it with Chicken Piccata with lemon caper sauce.
Tasted: 22 February 2016
Score: 9/10, Value: 9/10 Total: 18/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 4
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