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Reserve Russian River Valley Chardonnay

8.974 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
Sipping Fine Wine

Their Reserve Chardonnay was aged for 11 months in 100% French oak, showing nice straw yellow with aromas of soft stone fruits and baking spice notes. The palate shows apples, pears and melon flavors with toasty oak and cinnamon spice. Crisp finish with creamy mineral notes, good acidity and balance, ending with citrus tones. Nice Value! ‘13 tasted better than my notes from a year ago, if you can find a bottle grab it.

Their Reserve Chardonnay was aged for 11 months in 100% French oak, showing nice straw yellow with aromas of soft stone fruits and baking spice notes. The palate shows apples, pears and melon flavors with toasty oak and cinnamon spice. Crisp finish with creamy mineral notes, good acidity and balance, ending with citrus tones. Nice Value! ‘13 tasted better than my notes from a year ago, if you can find a bottle grab it.

Apr 6th, 2018
Sipping Fine Wine

Opening their Reserve Chardonnay, that was aged for 11 months in 100% French oak, the color was a bright straw yellow with aromas of stone fruits and baking spice notes. The palate shows tart apples, pears and melon flavors with subtle toasty oak and cinnamon. The finish was crisp with mineral notes, lively acidity, good balance, ending with citrus tones. Nice Value!

Opening their Reserve Chardonnay, that was aged for 11 months in 100% French oak, the color was a bright straw yellow with aromas of stone fruits and baking spice notes. The palate shows tart apples, pears and melon flavors with subtle toasty oak and cinnamon. The finish was crisp with mineral notes, lively acidity, good balance, ending with citrus tones. Nice Value!

Mar 8th, 2016
Ellen Clifford

Silky, lots of minerals to offset some stone and tropical fruit. Infinitely swillable.

Silky, lots of minerals to offset some stone and tropical fruit. Infinitely swillable.

Aug 6th, 2015
Michael Chelus

Tart apple, lemon, vanilla, oak and hints of limestone. Nice acidity and balance.

Tart apple, lemon, vanilla, oak and hints of limestone. Nice acidity and balance.

Sep 22nd, 2014
Steph Anie

Simi's Russian River Valley did it again

Simi's Russian River Valley did it again

Sep 21st, 2020
Steph Anie

Preferred 2016 slightly, still delicious

Preferred 2016 slightly, still delicious

Jul 5th, 2020
Lauren Ruvolo

Another solid Chard. I think I can no longer say “I don’t like Chardonnay” - this wine is flavorful and confident. Not too buttery.

Another solid Chard. I think I can no longer say “I don’t like Chardonnay” - this wine is flavorful and confident. Not too buttery.

Jun 5th, 2020
John Arrington

With wife at home,

With wife at home,

Mar 26th, 2020
Karen Lowenstein

Delicious, full bodied not mineral Chardonnay.

Delicious, full bodied not mineral Chardonnay.

Oct 26th, 2019
Lori Honer

Delicious....smooth and we'll balanced

Delicious....smooth and we'll balanced

May 24th, 2018