Hazelnut, orange blossom, lemon, green apple.
Hazelnut, orange blossom, lemon, green apple.
Oct 10th, 2023
Big. Oak stands out. Great acidity as well but not currently as in tune as the 2019.
Rewrite: Big wine but still quite Burgundian. Not a fruit or oak bomb by any means.
Big. Oak stands out. Great acidity as well but not currently as in tune as the 2019.
Rewrite: Big wine but still quite Burgundian. Not a fruit or oak bomb by any means.
Aug 3rd, 2023What a great wine that fooled many blind tasters towards Burgundy (Meursault and Chassagne-Montrachet). Medium bodied with taut acidity, precise fruit concentration, and stellar oak integration. Not at all clunky and drinking well.
What a great wine that fooled many blind tasters towards Burgundy (Meursault and Chassagne-Montrachet). Medium bodied with taut acidity, precise fruit concentration, and stellar oak integration. Not at all clunky and drinking well.
Feb 25th, 2023
Apple, cedar, lemon candy, dried apricot, honey, oak and hints of toasted brioche. Great acidity and balance.
Apple, cedar, lemon candy, dried apricot, honey, oak and hints of toasted brioche. Great acidity and balance.
Aug 31st, 2022
Golden delicious.
May 6th, 2020
"Medium-light golden yellow color; attractive, spicy, baked apple aroma with a hint of cinnamon; medium-full body; slightly fleshy, crisp apple and pear flavors with good depth and intensity; lingering aftertaste. Very highly recommended."
- Nick Ponomareff, California Grapevine, March 2014
Our appellation Chardonnays are given less new oak - twenty to twenty-five percent - and spend less time in barrel - twelve months - than the single-vineyard wines, but otherwise are made identically to them. This includes whole-cluster pressing for delicacy, native-yeast fermentation, aging sur lies with bâtonnage, and full native malolactic fermentation.
"Medium-light golden yellow color; attractive, spicy, baked apple aroma with a hint of cinnamon; medium-full body; slightly fleshy, crisp apple and pear flavors with good depth and intensity; lingering aftertaste. Very highly recommended."
- Nick Ponomareff, California Grapevine, March 2014
Our appellation Chardonnays are given less new oak - twenty to twenty-five percent - and spend less time in barrel - twelve months - than the single-vineyard wines, but otherwise are made identically to them. This includes whole-cluster pressing for delicacy, native-yeast fermentation, aging sur lies with bâtonnage, and full native malolactic fermentation.
4 people found it helpfulJul 28th, 2014
My favorite CA Chard producer. More tropical than Sonoma Coast cousin.
My favorite CA Chard producer. More tropical than Sonoma Coast cousin.
3 people found it helpfulNov 26th, 2015
Pretty damn good for being the "entry level" for David ramey . A wonderful sample of the best RRV producers . Neo-Burgundians drink away !
Pretty damn good for being the "entry level" for David ramey . A wonderful sample of the best RRV producers . Neo-Burgundians drink away !
2 people found it helpfulJul 25th, 2015Apple, lemon candy, dried apricot, honey, almond, oak and a hint of salinity. Bright acidity and good minerality.
Apple, lemon candy, dried apricot, honey, almond, oak and a hint of salinity. Bright acidity and good minerality.
1 person found it helpfulSep 11th, 2023
From Westside Farms and Rochioli Allen Vineyard sites, medium lemon color, aromas of stone and citrus fruits with floral and nutty notes. On the palate flavors of peach, apricot and pears with honeysuckle, smooth with a nutty creamy texture, lively acidity. Medium+ finish ending with fruit toasty notes and savory citrus mineral character. Nice!
From Westside Farms and Rochioli Allen Vineyard sites, medium lemon color, aromas of stone and citrus fruits with floral and nutty notes. On the palate flavors of peach, apricot and pears with honeysuckle, smooth with a nutty creamy texture, lively acidity. Medium+ finish ending with fruit toasty notes and savory citrus mineral character. Nice!
1 person found it helpfulJan 22nd, 2023
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
