2009 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay, Ramey
Immediately open and expressive on the nose, with notes of butter and ripe citrus, alongside a touch of clove-like spice and a hint of apple blossom. The palate is intense and mouth filling, with a concentrated burst of white stone fruits and a touch of grapefruit pith complexity. There is finely-judged oak here, rounding out the palate to give soft edges, a silken texture and an attractive savoury, toasted character on the finish.