Valravn Chardonnay 750ml

We’ve been making wine in Sonoma County for over ten years now and along 
the way, established a dynamic network of friends and colleagues that 
include vineyard owners, growers and winemakers.  While we successfully 
navigated and maneuvered our way through the négoce market in the past, 
Valravn represents the next evolutionary step for us.  Because of those 
forged relationships and friendships, we have exclusive access to grapes 
from fantastic vineyards and the team to oversee hands-on production 
from vineyard to bottle.  We are proud of our past achievements and 
excited to realize the culmination of a decade of learning and focus, 
bringing authentic wines to the table that we have found, seen, and 
touched at every step.  Valravn wines are out of the gate approachable, 
delicious, and table ready.

 VINEYARDS & WINEMAKING
Grapes are hand-harvested from select vineyards - a core of Russian 
River Valley fruit with cut barrel selections from our Marine Layer 
designated wines (all Sonoma Coast), including Bohemian, Heintz, 
Gaps Crown, Hawk Hill, and MLV Estate vineyards. 
Wild yeast primary fermentation occurred in barrel (80% French oak) 
and stainless steel tank.    This was followed by malolactic fermentation 
which was completed for depth and richness to the otherwise crisp, 
high acid wine.   The wine then aged for ten months in French oak 
barrels (20% new - Damy, Cavin, and Tremeaux) with monthly batonnage.  

  
TASTING NOTES
 There is an overall sense of freshness and tension, with a luscious 
fruit core. Lemon chiffon, kiwi, pear, and citrus blossom notes 
evolve, along with some brioche and marzipan accents. The wine is 
rich and persistent while remaining zippy and focused.

 PRESS - VINOUS FAVORITE - 91 points
 “The 2023 Chardonnay is fabulous. Rich, creamy and layered, the 
2023 is a hugely overachieving, delicious offering from Valravn. 
Tangerine peel, white flowers, spice and a kiss of French oak fill 
out the layers effortlessly. Readers will have a very hard time 
finding a better value.“- Antonio Galloni