Balletto Vineyards

Estate Russian River Valley Chardonnay

8.814 ratings

8.92 pro ratings

Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA

Chardonnay

Potato, Sweet Potato, Yuca, Taro, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Exotic Spices, Beans & Peas, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Hard Cheese, Soft Cheese, Turkey, Pork, Herbs, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Nuts & Seeds, Tomato-Based, Pungent Cheese, Duck, Salami & Prosciutto, Baking Spices, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Quinoa, Sweet Potato, Shellfish

Top Notes For

9.1

Pours blonde in color. ON THE NOSE: pear, melon, toasted marshmallow. ON THE PALATE: Pear, toffee, melon, Apple with a tropical fruit acidity late in the flavor profile. This is one complex Chardonnay! Lots of layers that just keep going. Medium body long finish.

Pours blonde in color. ON THE NOSE: pear, melon, toasted marshmallow. ON THE PALATE: Pear, toffee, melon, Apple with a tropical fruit acidity late in the flavor profile. This is one complex Chardonnay! Lots of layers that just keep going. Medium body long finish.

May 18th, 2016

8.5

Easy to drink, some acid and medium body feel

Easy to drink, some acid and medium body feel

May 28th, 2020

8.9

Color of straw and sunshine. Full bodied and balanced.

Color of straw and sunshine. Full bodied and balanced.

Jul 8th, 2018

9.0

Purchased at winery outside Sebastopol, March 2018. Excellent.

Purchased at winery outside Sebastopol, March 2018. Excellent.

May 18th, 2018

Michał Ptaszek

7.6

2 long workouts, weekend ahead of us

2 long workouts, weekend ahead of us

Apr 7th, 2018

9.2

Steve, Julie, me drank in Tuscaloosa

Steve, Julie, me drank in Tuscaloosa

Jun 26th, 2015

8.3

Oaky and buttera but balances with mineralization-2011 vintage

Oaky and buttera but balances with mineralization-2011 vintage

May 17th, 2015

Michael Schamis

8.5

Big, rich aromas of oak and butter laced with notes of crisp pear. Oaky and rich on the palate. Slightly sharp acidity with hints of white peach and crisp pear. Short, easy finish.

Big, rich aromas of oak and butter laced with notes of crisp pear. Oaky and rich on the palate. Slightly sharp acidity with hints of white peach and crisp pear. Short, easy finish.

Apr 8th, 2015

9.5

Smooth and creamy w hints of vanilla and pound cake, but with an acidity that keeps it very pleasant and drinkable.

Smooth and creamy w hints of vanilla and pound cake, but with an acidity that keeps it very pleasant and drinkable.

Mar 16th, 2015

9.1

Love this Chardonnay!

Love this Chardonnay!

Jul 23rd, 2014