Raeburn Winery, located in the scenic Russian River Valley, was created by Derek Benham in 2014. The wine is a special tribute to a lady near and dear to his heart, his mother Phyllis. Phyllis was a birdwatcher and naturalist in the Sierras, and instilled in her son a passion and respect for the California wilderness. She was a true trailblazer. And Raeburn is the product of herand Derek's lifetime indoctrination into nature. Our name traces its origins to Olde English, and translates to "the stream where one drinks." As stewards of the land, our goal is to protect the thriving and wildly diverse watersheds of Sonoma County and beyond, which provide habitat for both grapes and creatures alike. We honor the egret on our label, as a nod to this beautiful place and this graceful bird that we see everyday along local waterways.Russian River Valley is our home. Having made wine in this region for decades, Derek is well versed in the diversity of its terrain, ideal marine-influenced conditions, and the exceptional quality of its wines. Derek's deep connections in Russian River Valley and the Sonoma Coast spotlight local growers and their world-class vineyards--perfectly aligned for producing expressive, beautifullybalanced Chardonnay.
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WINEMAKER NOTES Light rosé in color, Raeburn Russian River Valley Rosé begins with beautiful floral and raspberry aromas complemented by subtle Earl Grey tea notes. The
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WINEMAKER NOTES Raeburn Chardonnay shows an array of complex fruit tones ranging from pear and Gravenstein apple to nectarine. The fruit is beautifully complemented with toasted
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Tasting Panel 93 “With the lightest onion skin hue, this superb Ros of 74 Pinot Noir, 22 Zinfandel, and 4 Grenache held us in a state
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Tasting Panel 94 While the 2018 vintage showed a distinct creaminess, the 2019 has a floral profile thats lit from within. Aromas of honeysuckle and baked
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Wine Enthusiast 90 "Light and nearly clear in color, this wine offers a sweet nose of peach and candied cherry and is appealing from the start.
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Wine Enthusiast 90 "This is a creamy, voluptuous and richly layered white wine, smooth and overdelivering on its price point in appealing flavors of peach and
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James Suckling 90 “Bright and very primary on the nose with attractive, poached pears. The palate has a very neat and fresh array of pears and
Soft ans alluring, the 2016 Reaburn Chardonnay plays nice and easy on the palate. The wine's candied fruit, sweet oak, and layered textures make it
" The 2015 Raeburn Chardonnay shows an array of complex fruit tones ranging from pear and Gravenstein apple to nectarine. The fruit is beautifully complemented
" The Raeburn Russian River Valley chardonnay shows an array of complex fruit tones ranging from white pear and apple to nectarine. The fruit is
" The Raeburn Russian River Valley chardonnay shows an array of complex fruit tones ranging from white pear and apple to nectarine. The fruit is
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