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Ramey Cellars, Chardonnay 'Rochioli Vineyard', 2023

White Wine from California, United States
by Ramey Cellars
$93.99
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California Chardonnay from the man often credited with redefining the category, sourced from one of Russian River Valley's most storied vineyards. David Ramey founded his label in 1996 and pioneered a more balanced, Burgundian-influenced style built on native-yeast fermentation, full malolactic, and extended sur lie aging in barrel. The Rochioli Vineyard, farmed by the same family since the late 1950s, is legendary for Chardonnay of depth and precision. This 2023 is a current release showing the hallmark Ramey combination of richness and freshness, drinking well now but with the structure to develop over several years. A benchmark California white.

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Antonio Galloni

95 points

"The 2023 Chardonnay Rochioli Vineyard is a potent, intensely mineral wine, a Chardonnay that captures the personality of this site. Broad and ample on the palate, the 2023 possesses superb textural intensity and the drive to match. Slate, mint, white flowers, chalk and dried herbs linger on the polished, salivating close."

Wine Spectator

95 points

"A stunning version, with a laser beam of pear, lemon cream and Honeycrisp apple, plus crunchy star fruit, quince, nectarine and lemon salt notes. Accents of lemon verbena, lemon oil, white tea, marzipan and ginger puree linger on the harmonious and complex finish. Drink now through 2039."

More about Ramey Cellars

David Ramey is the stuff of California legend. He was head winemaker and consulted on major projects around the state including Matanzas Creek, Chalk Hill and Dominus. He stepped away from university led rote recipe of winemaking which was the norm and implemented the empirical practices of his European counterparts. From handling of oxygen, native yeast fermentation, using optimally ripe fruit and not acidifying red wines.

His wines have always been appreciated by those in the know, but seem to be overlooked by the New California set.

The Chardonnays are magnificent, but the Claret is just the type of light red wine we want to enjoy with a light chill and a burger. The Cabernet Sauvignon is an underpriced gem, but sadly will be discontinued in a few vintages due to the exorbitant cost of grapes in Napa Valley and David's view that wine should be accessible.

David is in the process of passing the baton to his children. We met with Claire, who is definitely the woman I want in charge of my imaginary wine estate. She's energetic, thoughtful and has a grasp on both the history she is inheriting and the future she can build with it. I'm only sad it took me this long to figure out how much I love these wines.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Chardonnay

  • Vintage

    2023

  • Size

    750ml

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

What Skurnik Wines has to say about this wine:

100% Chardonnay

Rochioli Vineyard (Russian River Valley AVA)

The Rochioli family has grown grapes on their property since the late ‘50s over 3 generations

Sourced from the mid-40 block (82%) and River block (18%)

Yolo sandy loam and overwash, derived from sedimentary formation in alluvial fans

Clonal selection: Clones 5 (planted in 1995) and 76 (1995 & 1998, and Clone 5 from the River block (planted in 1989)

Whole cluster pressed for phenolic delicacy

Native yeast and full native malolactic fermentation in barrel

Sur lies bâtonnage

Aged 20 months in 20% new French oak barrels (François Frères and Taransaud Beaune)

Traditionally fined for clarity, but unfiltered

13.5% abv

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Roast chicken, lobster with butter, creamy pasta, or grilled halibut.

Tasting Profile

Dry and medium- to full-bodied, with Meyer lemon, apple, and subtle toasty, creamy notes. Fresh acidity keeps it lively; long, polished finish. Drink now or hold.