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Winemaker’s Notes

The 2023 Raeburn Chardonnay shows an array of complex fruit tones ranging from pear and Gravenstein apple to nectarine. The fruit is beautifully complemented with toasted oak, vanilla and hints of Creme Brulee with a balanced and elegant finish.

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Tasting Notes For Raeburn Chardonnay 2023 – Sonoma County

Raeburn Chardonnay Sonoma County 2023, a truly exceptional wine that tantalizes the senses with its rich, complex fruit tones and delicate balance of oak and vanilla. Every sip of this wine reveals a new layer of flavor, from the crisp notes of pear and Gravenstein apple to the luscious sweetness of nectarine. The wine is carefully crafted from 100% Chardonnay grapes that are barrel fermented and aged sur lie for 9 months in a combination of French and Hungarian oak, with 50% new oak to impart a subtle but distinct smoky flavor. The result is a wine that perfectly balances the richness of the fruit with the complexity of the oak, creating a truly elegant and satisfying finish.

The Russian River Valley is cooled by daily fog off the Pacific Ocean located a few miles to the west. Nearly every evening, fog flows up the Russian River channel and east through the Petaluma Gap producing diurnal temperature swings ranging from 35 to 40 F. Natures air conditioning allows our Chardonnay to ripen slowly while retaining its bright, natural acidity.

Raeburn is an Olde English term which means the river where one goes to drink. So its fitting that Raeburns expressive, beautifully balanced Chardonnay begins in the heart of the Russian River Valley where some of the worlds finest Chardonnay grapes are grown. Ripe, luscious and delicious, let Raeburn take you to the river to share a laugh with friends, enhance your favorite meal or just let the day fall away.