Sonoma-Cutrer’s Russian River Ranches Chardonnay is the crown jewel and benchmark expression of the winery, meticulously crafted from estate and grower vineyards situated throughout the cool, foggy Russian River Valley. Pours a brilliant, pale golden straw in the glass, it opens with an inviting and aromatic nose of crisp Green Mountain apple, ripe Meyer lemon, and white peach, elegantly layered with hints of lime blossom, subtle nutmeg, and wet stone minerality. Medium-to-full-bodied, creamy, and impeccably balanced on the palate, it delivers a lush and vibrant core of orchard fruit and citrus curd supported by a signature streak of refreshing, food-friendly acidity and expertly integrated French oak. It culminates in a long, crisp, and beautifully lingering finish that showcases the definitive elegance and cool-climate complexity of the Russian River Valley.