Benovia

Russian River Valley Chardonnay

9.116 ratings

8.96 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

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

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

Owner Bon! Gourmet

9.0

Great nose, lingers nicely tasty oak.

Great nose, lingers nicely tasty oak.

Sep 29th, 2015

9.1

Smooth with a bit of oak.

Smooth with a bit of oak.

Aug 4th, 2017

9.3

Butter deliciousness yum...not@too sharp

Butter deliciousness yum...not@too sharp

Sep 4th, 2016

9.0

Nutty and balanced. Not heavy

Nutty and balanced. Not heavy

Jun 8th, 2016

10

Buttery, well-balanced and delicious.

Buttery, well-balanced and delicious.

Dec 27th, 2015

9.0

Michael had this 9 years ago

Michael had this 9 years ago

May 3rd, 2016

General Manager Purlieu & Le Pich Wines

8.7

Aaron had this 9 years ago

Aaron had this 9 years ago

Dec 13th, 2015

9.0

Raghu had this 8 years ago

Raghu had this 8 years ago

Dec 25th, 2016