Raen, Fort Ross-Seaview Charles Ranch Chardonnay other_regions_australia And 16% was fermented in

And 16% was fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats

showing immense purity and power all in one package

peach juice

orange rind and citrus

Fermentation was stopped with grape spirit and the wine was then aged in large oak vats for two years before spending a further 80 months in bottle

Raen, Fort Ross-Seaview Charles Ranch Chardonnay other_regions_australia And 16% was fermented inThe 2017 Chardonnay Charles Ranch is flinty on the nose to begin, taking time to reveal white peach, lemon peel, pie crust and honey. The palate is much more open, offering generous layers of honeyed, spicy fruit. It has an expansive, satiny texture balanced by bright acidity and a long, complex finish. It will continue to gain savory complexity over the next decade.