Raen, Fort Ross-Seaview Charles Ranch Chardonnay Vintage:2017 edged by a graphite note

edged by a graphite note that slowly takes over on the finish

Whoa—the nose explodes with a vast array of black fruit preserves and savory nuances

Flavours of orange rinds and red plum skins segue into a finish that takes a few seconds to really set in and show itself

The single-vineyard 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon The Warrior displays hints of cooling menthol

This is a little exuberant

Raen, Fort Ross-Seaview Charles Ranch Chardonnay Vintage:2017 edged by a graphite noteThe 2017 Chardonnay Charles Ranch is flinty on the nose to begin, taking time to reveal white peach, lemon peel, pie crust and honey. The palate is much more open, offering generous layers of honeyed, spicy fruit. It has an expansive, satiny texture balanced by bright acidity and a long, complex finish. It will continue to gain savory complexity over the next decade.