{"product_id":"martin-ray-winery-chardonnay-concrete-california-usa","title":"Martin Ray Winery Chardonnay \"Concrete\" Russian River Valley Sonoma, CA USA","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSonoma County's Russian River Valley makes distinct, terroir-driven Chardonnays. Its heavy fog and proximity to the influences of the Pacific Ocean provide the ideal growing conditions for this cool-climate varietal. For this reason, the winemakers at Martin Ray Winery eschewed the use of oak in favor of concrete eggs in the crafting of today's offer so that the beautiful marriage of grape and terroir would take center stage on your palate. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2022 Martin Ray Winery Chardonnay \"Concrete\" is sourced from various sites throughout the RRV. Aged on the lees for six months to add depth, complexity, and weight to the finished wine, it has aromas of ripe D ’Anjou pear, honeydew melon, and subtle taffy notes. The palate is high-toned and mineral driven yet lushly-textured, with flavors of lemon zest and pomelo laced with accents of jasmine and pink peppercorn. The wine finishes link, with lovely citrus and saline notes entwined with bright acidity. (winery notes)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eCheck out the press!\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 points, James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This unoaked wine was fermented on native yeast, then aged on its lees exclusively in concrete egg vessels. A medium body and fresh acidity make a good structure for the full fruit flavors and chalky, mineral accents that the concrete brings out. A brilliant alternative to oak bomb Chardonnays.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 points, Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A pale silver\/green color, the 2022 Chardonnay Concrete is bottled under screwcap and offers up fresh, zesty aromas of candied green apple, fresh flowers, orange zest, and wet stone. It’s lightweight on the palate, with a mouthwatering feel and a fresh, crystalline lift.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol by Volume (ABV %): 13.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer Name: Martin Ray Winery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld World \/ New World: New World\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin: USA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: Russian River Valley, Sonoma, CA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage: 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Varietals: Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Style: Dry white wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack Size: 750ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Style: Glass Burgundy bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosure Style: Screwcap\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Classic Wine Imports","offers":[{"title":"2022","offer_id":42995353518178,"sku":null,"price":21.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0030\/3962\/5276\/files\/1CF0F8C4-DA10-4D00-A459-CFEB4B4C633F.jpg?v=1780760263","url":"https:\/\/binendswine.com\/products\/martin-ray-winery-chardonnay-concrete-california-usa","provider":"Bin Ends... Great Wine~Serious Savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}