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2018 Chardonnay

Raeburn

Russian River Valley, California

A 95 Point Chardonnay to add to your collection

$13.00
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ABOUT THIS WINE:

Raeburn

Raeburn

Chardonnay

This is a highly lauded Chardonnay that comes with some high recommendations: 95 points from the Somm Journal, 90 points from Wine Enthusiast, and 91 points from Blue Lifestyle. The Chardonnay is hand-picked at dawn from several Russian River Valley vineyards to maintain Chardonnay's ideal sugar levels. Once at the winery, they whole cluster press the fruit and gently rack into French and Hungarian oak barrels for fermentation. It's elegant but still retains vibrant fresh fruit.

NOTE: This is NOT a Firstleaf Exclusive wine and is not eligible for discounts, member pricing, or member guarantee. Limited Availability.

Due to state registrations, we cannot ship this wine to AZ, CO, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MD, ME, MI, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SD, TX, VT, WA.

ABOUT THIS WINE

Raeburn

Raeburn

Chardonnay

This is a highly lauded Chardonnay that comes with some high recommendations: 95 points from the Somm Journal, 90 points from Wine Enthusiast, and 91 points from Blue Lifestyle. The Chardonnay is hand-picked at dawn from several Russian River Valley vineyards to maintain Chardonnay's ideal sugar levels. Once at the winery, they whole cluster press the fruit and gently rack into French and Hungarian oak barrels for fermentation. It's elegant but still retains vibrant fresh fruit.

NOTE: This is NOT a Firstleaf Exclusive wine and is not eligible for discounts, member pricing, or member guarantee. Limited Availability.

Due to state registrations, we cannot ship this wine to AZ, CO, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MD, ME, MI, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SD, TX, VT, WA.
Raeburn

WINE REGION:

Outline of Russian River Valley

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.

WINE REGION

Outline of Russian River Valley

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.

FLAVOR PROFILE:

Raeburn 2018 Chardonnay

Pairs well with…

Grilled Fish, Fresh Garden Salad, Aged Cheese

Body
2
Body
Acidity
3
Acidity
Sweetness
2
Sweetness
Fruit Intensity
2
Fruit Intensity

Pairs well with…

Grilled Fish, Fresh Garden Salad, Aged Cheese

FLAVOR PROFILE

Raeburn 2018 Chardonnay

Pairs well with…

Grilled Fish, Fresh Garden Salad, Aged Cheese

Body
2
Body
Acidity
3
Acidity
Sweetness
2
Sweetness
Fruit Intensity
2
Fruit Intensity

Pairs well with…

Grilled Fish, Fresh Garden Salad, Aged Cheese

TASTING NOTES:

Crème Brûlée

Oak

Vanilla

Raeburn's 2018 Russian River Valley Chardonnay is a nod to classic California Chardonnay - elegant and expressive with intense fruit character, creaminess, and toasty vanilla. The fruit is beautifully complemented with toasted oak, vanilla, and hints of Crème Brûlée with a balanced and elegant finish.

TASTING NOTES

Crème Brûlée

Oak

Vanilla

Raeburn's 2018 Russian River Valley Chardonnay is a nod to classic California Chardonnay - elegant and expressive with intense fruit character, creaminess, and toasty vanilla. The fruit is beautifully complemented with toasted oak, vanilla, and hints of Crème Brûlée with a balanced and elegant finish.

ABOUT THE BRAND:

large bunches of red grapes on the vine

Raeburn

Raeburn is an Old English term that means "the river where one goes to drink." So, it's fitting that Raeburn's expressive, beautifully balanced wines begin in the heart of the Russian River Valley, where some of the world's finest Burgundy grapes are grown. Raeburn is located on Olivet Road, a quiet country lane in the heart of the Valley. Raeburn is made in a Certified California Sustainable Winery.

ABOUT THE BRAND

large bunches of red grapes on the vine

Raeburn

Raeburn is an Old English term that means "the river where one goes to drink." So, it's fitting that Raeburn's expressive, beautifully balanced wines begin in the heart of the Russian River Valley, where some of the world's finest Burgundy grapes are grown. Raeburn is located on Olivet Road, a quiet country lane in the heart of the Valley. Raeburn is made in a Certified California Sustainable Winery.