2019 Ramey, Westside Farms Vineyard Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, California, USA

A hint of grapefruit on the nose. Broader on the palate than the Russian River Valley bottling so it will presumably last longer, but it’s in a similar idiom. Lime flavours dominate the finish.Drink 2022 - 2030jancis_robinson_mw MW, JancisRobinson.com (September 2022)

The 2019 Chardonnay Westside Farms Vineyard is creamy and nicely layered. Orange confit, pastry, dried flowers, chamomile and honey build nicely in the glass. All the elements come together effortlessly in this attractive, mid-weight Chardonnay.This is an intriguing set of new releases from David Ramey. The new Cabernet Sauvignon Colley Ranch is superb, as are all the Cabernets and the Syrah. I find the Chardonnays less interesting because, quite simply, they don’t taste like the David Ramey Chardonnays I grew up with. Picking earlier is fine, but when the personalities of wines are completely altered, well that’s more complicated.Drink 2022 - 2029antonio_galloni, Vinous.com.com (June 2022)

This estate vineyard follows the Russian River for over a mile and the vines, planted in 1989, grow in silky loam soils. The nose is reticent but shows apple and pear aromas. It's quite rich and weighty, full-bodied while also showing a light touch. Good underlying acidity gives welcome precision and finesse. Toasty and long.Drink 2022 - 2030Stephen Brook, Decanter.com (September 2022)

The 2019 Chardonnay Westside Farms Vineyard is layered and elegant in its floral tones of orange blossom, button mushroom, and peach. It is beautifully balanced on the palate, with pear and savoury mineral character to contrast its floral undercurrent. Drink 2024 - 2036jeb_dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com (August 2022)

174 cases were made.The 2019 Chardonnay Westside Farms Vineyard has deep aromas of baked apples and peaches, crème brûlée, hazelnut and biscuit. Medium-bodied, expansive and creamy, it offers concentrated fruits, gently tangy acidity and a touch of texture that draws out the very long finish.I visited Ramey to taste with David and his children, Claire and Alan, who will eventually take over the winery from David. The Rameys are always generous in sharing library wines, and we tasted several vintages together. Library wines tend to maintain a sweet core of fruit, and I especially enjoy the mature Chardonnays that offer tremendous savoury layers. 10- to 15-year-old bottles have aged gracefully, and Ramey has been bottling exclusively under Diam for many years.Drink 2024 - 2034erin_brooks, Wine Advocate (July 2022)