94pts Wine Spectator

This powerful version offers mouthwatering lemon curd, lime blossom and mandarin orange flavors that show notes of fresh-grated ginger and lemon verbena. Sea salt minerality gains momentum on the finish, where grace notes of toasted green tea, citrus zest and white pepper linger. Drink now through 2030.

93pts Jeb Dunnuck

Sourced entirely from Charles Ranch and pouring a pale straw color, the 2021 Chardonnay Fort Ross-Seaview is fresh and lifted with aromas of salted lime, sea spray, agave, and green pineapple. On the palate, this medium-bodied white is spritely with notes of crunchy fresh fruit and has a silky soft, stony texture to round out its linear drive. It’s fresh with vibrant energy and ripe fruit, white peach, and fresh flowers. Drink it over the next 6-8 years.

92pts James Suckling

A substantial, medium-bodied wine from a cool, coastal site that gives a lot of concentration without a lot of weight. Moderate butter, toast and baked apple aromas. Subtle roasted almonds, poached pears and vanilla bean on the palate and lingering finish. Good balancing acidity keeps it fresh-tasting. Drink now or hold.

91pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The 2021 Chardonnay Fort Ross-Seaview is youthfully coiled with delicate scents of lemon, orchard fruit and oyster shell. The light-bodied palate has a luxuriously creamy texture, a firm spine of acidity and a long, mineral-driven finish. It will benefit from 2-3+ years in bottle to unwind. 3,981 cases were made.

Winemaker's Notes

Minerality and density are indicative of this, cool high-elevation AVA. This viticultural neighborhood hugs the Pacific Ocean,
creating wines of startling freshness and liveliness. 

About the Winery

Ramey Wine Cellars directly influenced 21st century winemaking and set a new standard for what California could achieve. Success in launching the family’s namesake winery was not preordained. Starting from humble origins, through intellectual leadership and hands-on experience, Ramey has risen to be considered one of the iconic wineries of California.