Raeburn Chardonnay Sonoma County 2023

Sonoma County, California

James Suckling 92 points!

Raeburn is an Olde English term which means the river where one goes to drink. So it’s

fitting that Raeburn’s expressive, beautifully balanced Chardonnay begins in the heart of

the Russian River Valley where some of the world’s finest Chardonnay grapes are grown. Raeburn is a nod to classic California Chardonnay — elegant and expressive with intense fruit character, creaminess and toasty vanilla.

“A vivid, structured and textured wine in which vibrant acidity merges with bold sliced apple and Bosc pear flavors. It shows brightness, lift and freshness that are especially appetizing. Medium-bodied and quite affordable.”—James Suckling 92 points!

Raeburn Chardonnay grapes are sourced from select vineyard sites throughout Sonoma County. The fruit is picked during the cool dawn hours and promptly pressed to preserve bright fruit characters. The juice is fermented cool and aged with a mixture of French, American, and Hungarian oak for 9 months before blending and bottling. The wine shows an array of complex fruit tones ranging from pear and Gravenstein apple to nectarine. The fruit is beautifully complemented with toasted oak, vanilla and hints of crème brûlée with a balanced and elegant finish.

Enjoy Raeburn Chardonnay with lobster, roast chicken, grilled salmon, and aged cheeses.