2023 RAEN - Chardonnay Sonoma Coast Lady Marjorie (750ml)
2023 RAEN Chardonnay Sonoma Coast – Lady Marjorie (750ml)
RAEN’s 2023 Lady Marjorie Chardonnay captures the cool, wind-swept character of the West Sonoma Coast. Drawing fruit from two standout sites—Fort Ross-Seaview and Freestone-Occidental—the blend highlights rocky, mineral-rich soils and marine-influenced growing conditions that define this region. Crafted with a hands-off philosophy, the grapes are whole-cluster pressed and fermented with native yeasts directly in barrel to preserve transparency, tension, and vineyard-driven precision.
Named in honor of the founders’ grandmother, the Lady Marjorie bottling carries a sense of resolve and lineage that informs its poised, coastal character.
Tasting profile
- Aromas: lemon zest, crushed gravel, white and yellow flowers, honeysuckle, and just-ripe nectarine
- Palate: lime blossom and stone fruit unfold over a backbone of wet rock minerality with a subtle saline lift
- Finish: long, vivid, and remarkably clean
Why this wine stands out
This Chardonnay is a study in balance: barrel precision without overt oak, vineyard transparency preserved through native yeasts, and a mineral backbone that nods to its Sonoma Coast terroir. The collaboration of Fort Ross-Seaview’s rugged coastline and Freestone-Occidental’s rocky soils yields a wine that is energetic, effortlessly drinkable now, and capable of evolving with thoughtful cellaring.
Food pairings
- Seared diver scallops
- Wild mushroom tart
- Soft bloomy-rind cheeses