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Russian River Valley Chardonnay

9.168 ratings
8.922 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

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Jay Eagan
9.0

A good Chardonnay with a candied lemon rind finish with descent length. This vintage Janet was still assistant wine maker.

A good Chardonnay with a candied lemon rind finish with descent length. This vintage Janet was still assistant wine maker.

Apr 16th, 2020
John Willison
8.2

Yellow fruit, apple, vanilla...too much oak for my taste over powers other notes.

Yellow fruit, apple, vanilla...too much oak for my taste over powers other notes.

Jan 24th, 2019
Liz Vicharelli
8.8

Great example of a Russian river Valley Chardonnay! Light oak, well balanced and smooth 👍🏼

Great example of a Russian river Valley Chardonnay! Light oak, well balanced and smooth 👍🏼

Apr 5th, 2017
Alex Lallos

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

9.0

Super solid Chardonnay. Only $35 and worth every penny. Crystalline yellow with a lime green tinge. Slightly hazy. Great nose of orange rind, lemon zest, essential oil, verbena, and creme brulee. Framed by subtle oak. Almost reminds me kistler Durrell

Super solid Chardonnay. Only $35 and worth every penny. Crystalline yellow with a lime green tinge. Slightly hazy. Great nose of orange rind, lemon zest, essential oil, verbena, and creme brulee. Framed by subtle oak. Almost reminds me kistler Durrell

Apr 12th, 2016
Josh Luhn

Luhn Wine Consulting Owner, Luhn Family Wines

8.9

A touch too much wood, but I'm with the acidy@for how rich it is. Acidulation?

A touch too much wood, but I'm with the acidy@for how rich it is. Acidulation?

Nov 26th, 2015
Jeff Sidwell

Owner Bon! Gourmet

9.0

Great nose, lingers nicely tasty oak.

Great nose, lingers nicely tasty oak.

Sep 29th, 2015
Alexandre Calvi
9.3

This is the best expression of the Russian River Valley Chardonnay…

This is the best expression of the Russian River Valley Chardonnay…

Aug 7th, 2015
Tobin Trevarthen
8.9

Yum. Tastes like a Burgundy version of Chard.

Yum. Tastes like a Burgundy version of Chard.

May 9th, 2015
Aaron Means
8.7

I think the flavor of this wine may be highly attributable to the high grade french oak cooperage. Peaches and cream, cotton candy layered over the citrus and apple notes.

I think the flavor of this wine may be highly attributable to the high grade french oak cooperage. Peaches and cream, cotton candy layered over the citrus and apple notes.

Feb 19th, 2015
Vanessa Lisovskis
8.5

Holy shit you guys- I'm drinking a California Chardonnay.
And I like it!
Way to go Mike Sullivan!

Holy shit you guys- I'm drinking a California Chardonnay.
And I like it!
Way to go Mike Sullivan!

Nov 24th, 2014