Founder's Ridge

Russian River Valley Chardonnay

The Martin Ray Founder's Ridge Chardonnay from the Russian River Valley showcases a beautifully crafted white wine with a rich and elegant profile. It exudes a harmonious balance of body, acidity, fruit intensity, tannins, and dryness. The wine offers a delightful experience with its vibrant fruit flavors, refreshing acidity, and a smooth finish that lingers on the palate. The Russian River Valley's unique terroir imparts distinct characteristics to this Chardonnay, making it a true expression of the region's winemaking excellence.

Tasting notes:

Vanilla

White Peach

Butter

Flavor profile:

Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:

Grilled Shrimp, Grilled Shrimp with Garlic Butter, Lemon Butter Scallops

Region:

Russian River Valley

Prized for its elegant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Sonoma's Russian River Valley is one of California's premier AVAs for cool-climate wines. Blessed with the Petaluma Gap—a break in the coastal mountains where chill, foggy air blows in from the Pacific—the valley also benefits from the effects of the Russian River itself. This draws cool Pacific Ocean air inland and creates blanketing fogs that veil the vineyards throughout the chilly mornings. The result is one of the state's longest and coolest growing seasons. Bracing acidity and complex flavors characterize wines from this region, which also includes excellent sparklers made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Want to discover wines for you?

Take our quiz to see a selection of wines tailored to your tastes.

Take the Quiz