Martin Ray Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2024

Martin Ray Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2024 is a fresh, elegant California Chardonnay that captures the cool-climate character of Sonoma Coast while nodding to the refined style of Burgundy. Sourced from high-elevation vineyards with stone- and clay-rich soils, it balances generous fruit with a polished, understated oak signature.

Tasting Notes
Pale golden in the glass, this Chardonnay opens with inviting aromas of golden apples, poached pears, ripe nectarine, honeydew melon, white flowers, and a subtle touch of vanilla from the oak. The bouquet feels lifted and expressive, with a cool coastal freshness that keeps the wine lively and precise. On the palate, it shows a pleasing sense of richness without losing its line, carrying the ripe orchard and stone-fruit notes from nose to finish. The sur lie aging adds texture and depth, while the French oak brings gentle complexity rather than dominance. It is already delicious now, but should also hold nicely over the next few years, gaining a little more nuance with time.

Production
The fruit comes from Sonoma Coast vineyards planted high above the shoreline, where a mix of stones and clay helps limit vigor and preserve freshness. The grapes are harvested with an eye toward ripeness and balance, then vinified to highlight the region’s cool-climate expression rather than weight or excess. The wine is aged for 12 months on the lees in French oak barrels, 40% of which are new. This sur lie maturation adds creaminess and aromatic depth, while the oak contributes subtle spice and structure, resulting in a Chardonnay that feels both fruit-forward and refined.

Food & Serving
This wine is an excellent match for roast chicken, grilled salmon, lobster, creamy pasta dishes, seared scallops, or a simple risotto with mushrooms or spring vegetables. Serve chilled at around 10-12°C, and there is no need to decant—just open and enjoy.

Producer
Martin Ray is one of California’s historic names, associated with quality winemaking and a long-standing appreciation for varietal character. Today, the estate continues to focus on expressive, site-driven wines from some of Sonoma and Napa’s most respected vineyards, with Chardonnay playing an important role in the portfolio. Under winemaker Leslie Renaud, the style leans toward balance, freshness, and a distinctly Burgundian sensibility, while still staying true to California fruit and coastal personality.

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