Bacigalupi

Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2023

Andrea Watt

9.3

Fruity but with good acidity, white peach, jasmine, and lemon zest. Fresh and light. — a month ago

with Becky

Renouveau

Bacigalupi Vineyards Chardonnay 2022

Ron R

9.4

This producer is so consistently strong.
Nose displays lemon zest, sherbet and white fruits. Mid palate is less extravagant than previous vintages - which we love. More focus and tension propped up with zippy acidity. Less weight and viscosity which tilts towards burgundy in style. Best Renoveau from this producer. Some of the best Cali chards and Pinots come from this producer.
Katey is the daughter of the producer. Tell her a big handsome black dude sent you… — 4 months ago

with Anne-marie

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Ron R

@Michael Younkins, what a superb question. First, bear in mind that wine tasting is an emotional abstraction. It’s like the study of ethics - a mental abstraction. Now to what I was trying to convey.
My description revolves around ACIDITY, energy, the sensory perception that the wine invokes, in this case. If you re-read my notes, my descriptors come back to a racy/crisp/bracing experience. But remember that “beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” Peace out ✌🏾

Michael Younkins

Thanks Ron. Makes sense. Great explanation.

Ron R

@Michael Younkins, you’re most welcome. Another construct would be the snap of an elastic band under “tension.” Squeeze fresh lemons onto your tongue - that’s the tension I’m referring to, just not as aggressive in this case cheers.