2020 Ramey Woolsey Road Vineyard

Chardonnay - 750ML
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REVIEWS

WE 97 JD 96 WA 96 WS 93
WE 97

Wine Enthusiast, January 2023

Great flavor concentration and a nicely taut structure define this beautifully balanced wine. It is refreshing and rich at the same time, carrying light lemon zest and green-apple skin accents on a delicious base of...
JD 96

jebdunnuck.com, July 2023

From the old Wente clone, the 2020 Chardonnay Woolsey Road Vineyard has a soft floral perfume of chamomile and takes on ripe aromas of yellow pear, golden fruits, and cantaloupe. Full-bodied, it has wonderful intensity on...
WA 96

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, June 2023

The 2020 Chardonnay Woolsey Road Vineyard was harvested on August 17th before the wildfire smoke arrived, and with its pure, mineral-driven expression, it's worth cellaring for several years. The nose opens with iodine...
WS 93

Wine Spectator, January 2023

Shows juicy apple and pear flavors that are crisp and sleek, with lemon meringue, ginger and tropical hints on an appealingly dense, fleshy frame. Delivering details of toasted herbs and minerality, this is harmonious and...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type White
Varietal Chardonnay
Country USA
Region California
Sub-region North Coast
Appellation Sonoma
Sub-appellation Russian River Valley
Vintage 2020
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14.5%
Closure Cork

The 2020 Ramey Woolsey Road Vineyard Chardonnay is a well-regarded white wine from the Russian River Valley sub-appellation in Sonoma, California. Produced by Ramey, this Chardonnay is sealed with a cork and has an alcohol content of 14.5%.

The wine has garnered high praise from multiple respected reviewers. Jim Gordon from Wine Enthusiast awarded it an impressive 97 points, describing it as “beautifully balanced” with “great flavor concentration and a nicely taut structure.” He highlighted its refreshing yet rich characteristics, noting accents of lemon zest and green-apple skin on a base of quince and Gravenstein apples, subtly coated with toasted oak. Gordon suggests that this wine will be at its best from 2026 to 2036.

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate also gave the wine a high score of 96 points. Erin Brooks emphasized its “pure, mineral-driven expression” and recommended cellaring it for several years. Brooks noted the nose opens with unique tones of iodine and nori, followed by panna cotta, spring honey, and lilac scents. The palate is described as medium-bodied with “shimmery acidity” and a “long, saline-driven finish.”

Jeb Dunnuck’s Audrey Frick matched this score, also awarding 96 points. Frick noted the wine’s “soft floral perfume of chamomile” and aromas of “yellow pear, golden fruits, and cantaloupe.” The palate is full-bodied with intense notes of ripe apricot and fresh flowers, complemented by a “great chalky texture and a savory finish.” Frick suggests enjoying this wine over the next decade or more.

Wine Spectator provided a slightly lower score of 93 points but still offered high praise. The review highlights “juicy apple and pear flavors” that are “crisp and sleek,” with hints of lemon meringue, ginger, and tropical notes. The wine is described as “harmonious and expressive on the long finish” with details of toasted herbs and minerality.

In summary, the 2020 Ramey Woolsey Road Vineyard Chardonnay is a highly acclaimed wine known for its balanced flavor profile, refreshing acidity, and potential for aging. It is a noteworthy option for those seeking a well-rounded and expressive Chardonnay from the Russian River Valley.