Sonoma-Cutrer "Russian River Ranches" Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast - 750ML

Overview

Sonoma-Cutrer Russian River Ranches Chardonnay 750ML is a bright, fruit-forward California Chardonnay with crisp acidity and a polished, lightly creamy finish.

Tasting Notes

Hamptons Tasting Notes: Meyer lemon, green apple, and pear lead, followed by white flowers, toasted almond, and a faint mineral snap. The mid-palate turns velvety with pineapple-and-citrus lift, finishing clean and balanced.

Style & Specs

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay
• ABV: 13.8%
• Fermentation: 75% oak, 25% tank; 100% malolactic
• Aging: 9 months in oak; 14% new; aged sur lie in French oak

Food Pairings

• Roast chicken with herbs
• Prawns or shrimp
• Risotto (especially spring veg or mushroom)
• Salmon (grilled or pan-seared)
• Seared scallops with lemon butter

Why Buy This Bottle

• Sur-lie aging and partial barrel fermentation add texture without losing lift
• Crisp, citrus-mineral profile that stays clean through the finish
• Producer history note: inaugural vintage listed as 1981