Balletto Vineyards

Estate Russian River Valley Chardonnay

8.814 ratings
8.92 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Lori Mike

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
Gloria Lee

Easy to drink, some acid and medium body feel

Easy to drink, some acid and medium body feel

May 28th, 2020
Michelle Beer

Color of straw and sunshine. Full bodied and balanced.

Color of straw and sunshine. Full bodied and balanced.

Jul 8th, 2018
Ruth Barnard

Purchased at winery outside Sebastopol, March 2018. Excellent.

Purchased at winery outside Sebastopol, March 2018. Excellent.

May 18th, 2018
Michał Ptaszek

2 long workouts, weekend ahead of us

2 long workouts, weekend ahead of us

Apr 7th, 2018
Douglas Taylor

Steve, Julie, me drank in Tuscaloosa

Steve, Julie, me drank in Tuscaloosa

Jun 26th, 2015
Lauren Young

Oaky and buttera but balances with mineralization-2011 vintage

Oaky and buttera but balances with mineralization-2011 vintage

May 17th, 2015
Michael Schamis

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
T. Thompson

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
Irene Murphy

Love this Chardonnay!

Love this Chardonnay!

Jul 23rd, 2014