Balverne

Unoaked Russian River Valley Chardonnay

8.83 ratings
8.31 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
Frank Kuo

Color of light gold. Nose of green apple, lemon curd, saline, done flowering note, and a bit citrusy. Taste of salty minerals, bittersweet grapefruit zest, and subtle acidity. Aftertaste is dominated by the zesty note, definitely too much of it, and some hot note from alcohol. A bit disappointed.

Color of light gold. Nose of green apple, lemon curd, saline, done flowering note, and a bit citrusy. Taste of salty minerals, bittersweet grapefruit zest, and subtle acidity. Aftertaste is dominated by the zesty note, definitely too much of it, and some hot note from alcohol. A bit disappointed.

Mar 27th, 2017
Peter J.

Peter had this 10 years ago

Peter had this 10 years ago

Jul 10th, 2014
Doug Greene

Doug had this 9 years ago

Doug had this 9 years ago

Aug 22nd, 2015