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 11 years ago

Peter had this 11 years ago

Jul 10th, 2014
Doug Greene

Doug had this 10 years ago

Doug had this 10 years ago

Aug 22nd, 2015