Absolutely Eloise Russian River Valley Chardonnay

Heck of a 3rd Friday to kick off the holidays!

Epitomizes Ritchie. I think this is actually better than Bevan’s. It’s not as butterscotch and powerful...shows some elegance. Nutty as always. Roasted walnut, honeyed hazelnut, burnt marzipan and rich salted popcorn finish. This is drinking wonderful right now. No need to hold! Awesome bottle @David Schoonover

James had this 9 years ago

2012. A bit more age than it should have. Premox

13' Château Boswell Absolutely Louise. It's a blending of "selected barrels" of Dutton Ranch/ Rued/Ritchie/ Sebastopol vineyards. Similar to the Voyage blending. These selected barrels are of a "softer"style. Decant for a bit...Drink at cellar temperature!

Château Boswell with winemaker Russell Bevan are just making some amazing Chardonnays (all unique).Tropical fruits are abundant, cider with some vanilla and a splash of acidity. So well balanced!

Really really well made.

OK, kind of generic and a bit too much butter and alcohol for me.

Ritchie and Rued vineyards are really talking now in this RRV Chard (blend of 3vyds)

Nice but I think these need to be drunk.

Initial swirl and sip suggest a typical well-made nicely-oaked CA chard. Then it slowly reveals pretty aromas of ripe stone fruits with nutty nuance, lemon curd, white flowers, and crushed stones. The body is full but chiseled like an athlete. Rich yet fluid. Luscious long finish.
Quite expensive but it delivered the goods.

A little hot, but beautifully balanced in a California Chardonnay way.