2021 Ramey Woolsey Road Vineyard

Chardonnay - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JD 96 VN 94 WS 94 JS 93
JD 96

jebdunnuck.com, June 2024

Bright straw-colored, the 2021 Chardonnay Woolsey Road Vineyard is forward on the nose with notes of melon rind, fresh pear, flint, and delicate baking spice, and it has a lot of vibrant nature. Medium to full-bodied, it...
VN 94

Vinous, January 2024

The 2021 Chardonnay Woolsey Road Vineyard is another dense, ample wine in this range. The Woolsey Road has a good deal of phenolic intensity. There's real breadth and resonance here. Lemon confit, white pepper and dried...
WS 94

Wine Spectator, May 2024

Fragrant, focused and precise, offering flavors of lemongrass and lemon blossoms, with Meyer lemon and green papaya accents, plus a touch of tangerine. Shows green tea, lemon balm and white pepper notes on a mouthwatering...
JS 93

jamessuckling.com, April 2024

Richness and concentration are the hallmarks of this full-bodied, mouth-filling wine. Deep in Bosc pears, baked apples and baking spices, it offers a creamy texture balanced by moderate acidity. Drink now or hold.

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type White
Varietal Chardonnay
Country USA
Region California
Sub-region North Coast
Appellation Sonoma
Sub-appellation Russian River Valley
Vintage 2021
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14.5%
Closure Cork

The 2021 Ramey Woolsey Road Vineyard Chardonnay hails from the esteemed Russian River Valley in Sonoma, California. This wine, crafted by the well-respected producer Ramey, showcases the region's ability to produce exceptional Chardonnay. This vintage has garnered high praise from several prominent reviewers.

James Suckling of jamessuckling.com awarded this wine a score of 93, noting its "richness and concentration" as defining characteristics. He described it as a "full-bodied, mouth-filling wine" with deep flavors of "Bosc pears, baked apples, and baking spices." Suckling also highlighted its "creamy texture balanced by moderate acidity," suggesting it is ready to drink now or could be held for future enjoyment.

Wine Spectator gave the 2021 Ramey Woolsey Road Vineyard Chardonnay an excellent score of 94, commending its "fragrant, focused and precise" nature. The review detailed flavors of "lemongrass and lemon blossoms," complemented by "Meyer lemon and green papaya accents, plus a touch of tangerine." Additional notes of "green tea, lemon balm, and white pepper" were mentioned, creating a "mouthwatering frame" with a "hint of salinity that lingers." With just 787 cases produced, this wine is both limited and noteworthy.

Antonio Galloni of Vinous also rated this Chardonnay 94 points, describing it as a "dense, ample wine" with significant "phenolic intensity." He emphasized the wine's "real breadth and resonance," with flavors of "lemon confit, white pepper, and dried herbs" being "nicely amplified."

In summary, the 2021 Ramey Woolsey Road Vineyard Chardonnay is a robust and well-balanced wine, praised for its complexity and depth. It features a blend of fruit-forward elements and subtle herbal notes, making it a versatile choice for various palates. With accolades from multiple respected reviewers, this Chardonnay stands out as a noteworthy selection from the Russian River Valley.