{"title":"(7\/25) Meet Dante Mondavi — RAEN Winery-Only Library Access Masterclass","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"raen-pinot-noir-royal-st-robert-cuvee-sonoma-coast-2024-sonoma-coast-california-vm-94","title":"RAEN Pinot Noir \"Royal St. Robert Cuvee\" Sonoma Coast 2024 (Sonoma Coast, California) - [JS 99] [VM 94] [WS 92]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRAEN Winery was founded in 2013 by Carlo \u0026amp; Dante Mondavi, the two sons of Tim Mondavi. 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Layers of coastal forest floor with mushroom laced foliage, rosemary, sea moss and ripe cherries add a unique depth and earthy character, while a vibrant core of red and black berries carry through the palate. The finish is lifted by spice and coastal freshness, leaving a long and youthful impression.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"basic-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e100% whole cluster • natively fermented • 15.8 acres\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e99 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Spellbinding aromas of rose petals, strawberries, citrus and bark, with hints of lemongrass. Medium-bodied, tight and structured, this offers a captivating combination of linear intensity and calmness, so classy and sophisticated. A continued benchmark for American pinot noir. Drink or hold.\" (Feb 2026)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2024 Pinot Noir Royal St. Robert is fabulous. Deeply pitched spice notes, blood orange, new leather, cedar and sweet pipe tobacco meld into a core of sweet red cherry fruit, mint, spice and cedar. This is one of the finest vintages of the Royal St. Robert I have ever tasted, going all the way back to Raen's early days.\" – Antonio Galloni (Jan 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Red and black cherry and raspberry preserve notes are nicely coiled together, with subtle dark tea, wood spice and floral elements forming a pretty backdrop for the finish. Drink now through 2029. 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An incredible woman, her hard work and steadfast determination led us to where we are today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLively aromas of lemon pith, key lime, honeysuckle blossom, and summer-ripened nectarine jump from the glass, followed by crushed wet rock and distinct mineral tones that transport us to the coast where the vines are rooted. Bright citrus, stone fruit and beeswax are beautifully intertwined on the palate, reminding us of the pollinators that come alive in our vineyard, leading to a vibrant, zesty finish that balances richness and precision.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"short-description pb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhole cluster pressed • natively fermented in barrel • 5 acres • 12.5% alc\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e97 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Very complex, showing enticing aromas of nougat, dried apples and flint at first, turning to floral notes of lilacs and honeysuckle with a hint of smoke. Medium-bodied with some oily texture, it has a creamy yet refined palate and a steely mineral aftertaste. Vibrant and featherlight yet concentrated. So excellent to drink now.\"  (Feb 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2024 Chardonnay Lady Marjorie is elegant, delicate and wonderfully nuanced. Lemon oil, crushed rocks, mint, slate and sage are finely delineated in a transparent, crystalline Chardonnay that is so impressive. The Lady Marjorie is a blend of sites in the Sonoma Coast. It's such a pure, nuanced Chardonnay.\" – Antonio Galloni (Jan 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2024 Chardonnay Lady Marjorie offers more bright green apples and refreshment at this early tasting, with flinty reduction that never overwhelms the fruit. Bright citrus oils, wet stones, and white flowers emerge in the glass. Medium-bodied, it has lively acidity, a chalky structure, and a refreshing, clean finish with saline lift. Drink over the next 8-10 years. 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After working with their father in building Continuum, they decided to go off on their own and venture out to the West Sonoma Coast to make cool climate Pinot Noir that can stand on its own on the world stage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRAEN is a Pinot Noir domaine focused on yielding aromatic, lifted wines of finesse and elegance from what we consider to be three “grand cru” vineyards capable of sitting among the worlds finest.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Vineyard:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe 2024 vintage will forever hold a special place in our story, marking the release of our Pacific Rock Vineyard Pinot Noir. 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A thread of coastal salinity lifts the finish, leaving a wine both powerful and graceful, rooted in history yet alive with the energy of the sea\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100% Whole cluster • natively fermented • \u003c\/em\u003e13% ALCOHOL    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An incredible debut wine, showing beautiful aromas of strawberries, cantaloupe, flint and dried seaweed, as well as iodine and dried flowers. Medium- to full-bodied, with Musigny-like power, a magical flex of tannins and closed, poised fruit. Endless. Nothing like this in California pinot noir. Drinkable now, but wait five years if you have the patience.\" (Feb 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Pacific Rock is Raen's newest single-vineyard wine, with 2024 marking its inaugural vintage – the very first vintage made from this site, previously known as McDougall Ranch. The vineyard sits exposed to the coast's wind and sun, so the vines respond with thicker trunks, gnarled canopies, and thick-skinned grapes, giving the wine a clear intensity of flavour and aroma. An inviting mix of dried flowers and savoury, umami notes opens in the glass. It tastes complex, with a mix of tart, dark berries showing real richness of fruit but no sense of weight, carried by fine-grained tannin and a sense of minerality and freshness in the finish. A touch tight right now; made with 100% whole-cluster fermentation, it will certainly evolve in interesting ways over the next few years. A lovely addition to Raen's portfolio.\" - Ana Carolina Quintela (Apr 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A new wine in this range, the 2024 Pinot Noir Pacific Rock emerges from McDougall, a well-known site in Fort Ross-Seaview. Bold and explosive, the 2024 possesses tremendous textural depth and intensity. Dark-toned fruit, new leather, cedar, cloves, menthol and licorice fill out the layers. This imposing, broad-scaled Pinot has a lot to offer. There’s a bit of toughness in the tannin that needs to be addressed, but this is nevertheless a very fine debut. I expect the Pacific Rock will continue to improve now that the vineyard is being transitioned to organic farming, a process that takes 7-10 years to show full results.\" – Antonio Galloni (Jan 2026) \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VINIFERA WINE MARKETING","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53041920704877,"sku":null,"price":134.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/pacrock.png?v=1771888081"},{"product_id":"raen-fort-ross-seaview-sea-field-pinot-noir-2024-sonoma-coast-california-xx","title":"RAEN Fort Ross-Seaview \"Sea Field\" Pinot Noir 2024 (Sonoma Coast, California) - [JS 98] [VM 95] [WS 94]","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRAEN Winery was founded in 2013 by Carlo \u0026amp; Dante Mondavi, the two sons of Tim Mondavi. 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The palate carries a vibrant clarity, with lingering notes of wild strawberries and coastal rock that extend into an incredibly long and refined finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"short-description pb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e100% whole cluster • natively fermented • bottled without fining\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points - James Suckling:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAromas of seaweed, fresh and dried strawberries, salt and white pepper. Medium- to full-bodied, showing persistence, intensity and structure, with firm, muscular tannins. Long, lightly chewy finish. Needs three to four years to soften, but a solid wine. Best in 2028 and beyond.\" (Feb 2026)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Vinous Media:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"The 2024 Pinot Noir Sea Field is powerful and tightly wound. Dark-toned fruit, leather, cedar, spice, incense and dried rose petal infuse the 2024 with tons of complexity. This potent, deep Pinot Noir packs a tremendous punch. There's a lot of wine here, but this needs time to soften and for the mid-palate to emerge. There's a striking, crystalline purity here.\" - Antonio Galloni (Jan 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is pretty, with blood orange and raspberry coulis notes flecked with savory and red tea, plus a twinge of oyster shell. Shows the slightly subdued nature of the vintage, but there’s a filigreed length that beguiles. Drink now through 2033. 750 cases made.\" - JM (May 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Raen Winery","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53585514201453,"sku":null,"price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/raenSeaFieldPinot18-w-2_eb923e9e-fb27-438a-802a-0aa76a029ef4.png?v=1632779092"},{"product_id":"raen-freestone-occidental-bodega-pinot-noir-2024-sonoma-coast-california-xx","title":"Raen Freestone Occidental \"Bodega\" Pinot Noir 2024 (Sonoma Coast, California) - [JS 98] [VM 97] [WS 93]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRAEN Winery was founded in 2013 by Carlo \u0026amp; Dante Mondavi, the two sons of Tim Mondavi. After working with their father in building Continuum, they decided to go off on their own and venture out to the West Sonoma Coast to make cool climate Pinot Noir that can stand on its own on the world stage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur Bodega Vineyard is our coolest and most exotic terroir. Steep, raw and powerful, Bodega sits just east of Bodega Bay between the villages of Freestone and Occidental.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1.8-acre site near Bodega Bay is the oldest meter-by-meter planting of Pinot Noir on the Sonoma Coast. Due to its steep slope and tight vine spacing, it is farmed entirely by hand, carrying forward traditions of care and dedication that few vineyards in the world require. Each year, the fog drifts in from the Pacific and blankets the vines, while the surrounding redwood forest shapes the character of this singular site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine opens with aromas of rose petal, black cherry, strawberry, and jasmine blossoms, layered with orange pith and earthy forest floor. Exotic notes of mushroom and spice mingle with a deep core of dark fruit, bringing both power and finesse. On the palate, this interplay of red and black fruit is seamlessly tied to the site’s signature earthy character, carrying through to a finish that echoes the cool, wild beauty of the Sonoma Coast.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"short-description pb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e100% whole cluster • natively fermented • bottled without fining\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Aromas of blueberries, strawberries, oyster shells, orange peel and black tea follow through to a medium body with a solid core of fruit and a deep finish. Plush and tense. Drink or hold.\" (Feb 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e97 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe 2024 Pinot Noir Bodega is another seriously impressive wine in this range. Soaring aromatics are immediately alluring. Bold red-toned fruit, blood orange, spice, menthol and pomegranate caress the palate. All the elements are so well balanced. Readers will find a Pinot of exceptional finesse and nuance.\" - Antonio Galloni (Jan 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A bright, fresh style, with a zip of iris leading off, followed quickly by bitter morello cherry and blood orange coulis notes. Savory and potpourri details fleck the finish as the fruit streams through. Drink now through 2031. 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After working with their father in building Continuum, they decided to go off on their own and venture out to the West Sonoma Coast to make cool climate Pinot Noir that can stand on its own on the world stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Vineyard:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis hillside site in rugged Fort Ross-Seaview sits at 1,200 feet in elevation, only a couple of miles inland from the Pacific Ocean and just up the road from Sea Field. Planted over 40 years ago, these vines represent some of the oldest Chardonnay plantings on the coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAromas of white flowers, lemon pith, and just-ripe white summer peach rise from the glass, carried by the imprint of wet grey rock, fragrant honeysuckle, and a subtle touch of lightly baked brioche. The palate unfolds with notes of barely ripe nectarine, citrus blossom, and minerality, capturing both the raw power and elegance of this windswept site. With a round and textural palate, the wine's depth, length, and precision ends with racy, crystalline finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"short-description pb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhole cluster pressed • natively fermented in barrel • bottled without fining\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e99 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Flinty minerality, sliced apples, lemons and pears as well as steel, fresh seaweed and nougat emerge clearly on the nose. Lots of sea-breeze undertones too. Medium- to full-bodied with density and tension, turning tight, linear, intense and muscular. Grips down at the end, showing phenolics, verve and grape skin. One for the cellar but wonderful to drink now.\" (Feb 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e97 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2024 Chardonnay Charles Ranch is a wine of exceptional finesse, with silky contours and caressing layers of tangerine peel and passion fruit. All of the pedigree of this great site comes through loud and clear in this stunning Chardonnay. The fruit was sourced entirely from the old-vine sections, planted in 1981. \u003c\/span\u003e\" – Antonio Galloni (Jan 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The nuttier of the two, the 2024 Chardonnay Charles Ranch pours a straw\/platinum color and has more intensity and depth, with aromas of quince, toasted hazelnut, preserved citrus, beeswax, and subtle baking spice. Full-bodied, it has layered richness balanced by bright acidity and mineral tension, with a long, savory finish. Drink over the next 10-12 years. Drink 2026-2038.\" - Audrey Frick (Jun 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Charles Ranch is another historic site on the Fort Ross–Seaview AVA - planted in 1981 on rocky soils, pre-phylloxera, with vines that have slowly reduced their yields over more than four decades. Only about 10 barrels of this wine are made each year. The 2024 opens with notes of citrus peel, stone fruit, honeyed chamomile tea and a whisper of fresh herbs. There’s a silky textural mouthfeel, but the finish stays clear and focused. 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