The 2019 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley) is a very pretty and complex appellation-level wine. Apricot, chamomile, dried flowers, mint, hazelnut and honey are nicely pushed forward. This deceptively mid-weight Chardonnay packs a pretty good punch. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, June 2022)
The 2019 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley) is a very pretty and complex appellation-level wine. Apricot, chamomile, dried flowers, mint, hazelnut and honey are nicely pushed forward. This deceptively mid-weight Chardonnay packs a pretty good punch. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, June 2022)
Jun 17th, 2022
A very nice expression of Russian River chard. The fruit is the star, but supported by mild acidity and a nice oak signature that carries into the long finish.
A very nice expression of Russian River chard. The fruit is the star, but supported by mild acidity and a nice oak signature that carries into the long finish.
Mar 30th, 2019The Russian River fruit shines. The french oak comes through on the nose and continues through. Its obvious, but not heavy handed. The long fresh fruit finish is rounded out by a little creaminess. Tasty stuff.
The Russian River fruit shines. The french oak comes through on the nose and continues through. Its obvious, but not heavy handed. The long fresh fruit finish is rounded out by a little creaminess. Tasty stuff.
Jun 18th, 2018
First time trying this - for me it exhibited more Viognier attributes at first - florals and a slight sweetness - but citrus and nutty notes followed. Rich and slightly viscous - stronger aromatics and a decent finish developed with time in glass. I’d like to revisit this in a year or two.
First time trying this - for me it exhibited more Viognier attributes at first - florals and a slight sweetness - but citrus and nutty notes followed. Rich and slightly viscous - stronger aromatics and a decent finish developed with time in glass. I’d like to revisit this in a year or two.
Apr 15th, 2018
Apple, pear, lemon rind, and minerality. Hint of butter. M acid and body. Yellow apples and creamy on the palate. Light and elegant.
Apple, pear, lemon rind, and minerality. Hint of butter. M acid and body. Yellow apples and creamy on the palate. Light and elegant.
Aug 2nd, 2016
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
