Girard Winery

Russian River Valley Chardonnay

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Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Chardonnay
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From grapes grown in the Russian River Valley, an ideal climate for allowing the grapes to slow ripen, and sourced from several vineyards. The Chardonnay sits on 100% French oak, of which about 35% is new. Pouring a glass I noticed a nice pale yellow color with aromas of stone fruits pear and vanilla spice scents. The palate showed crisp fruit flavors, mostly pears, apples and melons, with bright acidity, a touch of oak, minerality and a smooth creamy finish. An exception value. Will not disappoint!

From grapes grown in the Russian River Valley, an ideal climate for allowing the grapes to slow ripen, and sourced from several vineyards. The Chardonnay sits on 100% French oak, of which about 35% is new. Pouring a glass I noticed a nice pale yellow color with aromas of stone fruits pear and vanilla spice scents. The palate showed crisp fruit flavors, mostly pears, apples and melons, with bright acidity, a touch of oak, minerality and a smooth creamy finish. An exception value. Will not disappoint!

Mar 19th, 2016
Michele Dolinski

Light oak Chardonnay with a creamy finish. Notes of lemon, orange and pear.

Light oak Chardonnay with a creamy finish. Notes of lemon, orange and pear.

May 19th, 2018
AlexP

Von’s. $9. Great stand alone

Von’s. $9. Great stand alone

Nov 28th, 2017
Weston Mallgren

Loving the touch of funk in herrr. Yeah in herrr.

Loving the touch of funk in herrr. Yeah in herrr.

Feb 5th, 2017
Bobby Lewis

Ripe. Toasty oak, hint of butteriness. Quintessential Russian River. Very tasty.

Ripe. Toasty oak, hint of butteriness. Quintessential Russian River. Very tasty.

Jan 17th, 2017
Matt Manson

Classic Sonoma Chard

Classic Sonoma Chard

Aug 21st, 2016
Lauren Young

Excellent Chardonnay for a sunny Easter party just enough oak but not too much to be heavy

Excellent Chardonnay for a sunny Easter party just enough oak but not too much to be heavy

Mar 27th, 2016
Globe-trotter

At bar. My first trial of Girard label. Well balanced and good taste from beginning and after.

At bar. My first trial of Girard label. Well balanced and good taste from beginning and after.

Jan 29th, 2016
James Brenner

James had this 5 years ago

James had this 5 years ago

May 9th, 2019
Chad Lusk

Chad had this 6 years ago

Chad had this 6 years ago

Nov 24th, 2017