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Russian River Valley Chardonnay

9.240 ratings
9.23 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Chardonnay
Top Notes For
Ron R
9.2

Subtle nose of pear and roasted almonds. Palate is soft and round, with its structure, maintained by moderate acidity. Finishes with a hint of nutmeg, and moderate sweetness. Well worth another look.

Subtle nose of pear and roasted almonds. Palate is soft and round, with its structure, maintained by moderate acidity. Finishes with a hint of nutmeg, and moderate sweetness. Well worth another look.

Jun 28th, 2020
Shannon Hurley

Tasting Room manager Faustini Wines, Leader wine education classes, Main contributor for the Faustini wines blog, Introductory level for CMS

9.4

Rich, slightly salty, powerful. Everything you want in a Chardonnay

Rich, slightly salty, powerful. Everything you want in a Chardonnay

Sep 27th, 2015
Andre Lopez

Weighty and stony with crazy acid intensity. Lots of citrus skin and pith. I don't often say this about Chardonnays, but this one could definitely use a little time in the cellar. #dumol #chardonnay

Weighty and stony with crazy acid intensity. Lots of citrus skin and pith. I don't often say this about Chardonnays, but this one could definitely use a little time in the cellar. #dumol #chardonnay

Sep 12th, 2015
Bob Boyle

Held up well, a little more butterscotch than in its youth

Held up well, a little more butterscotch than in its youth

Dec 17th, 2020
Bob Boyle

Too old

Too old

Dec 10th, 2020
Sage Shimoda

Initially rich and intense, yet maintains its elegance.

Initially rich and intense, yet maintains its elegance.

Apr 7th, 2018
Victor Hwang

2013. First sip 6 days ago! This has kept well. Great fruit and acidity. Well balanced and a great appellation blend

2013. First sip 6 days ago! This has kept well. Great fruit and acidity. Well balanced and a great appellation blend

Mar 11th, 2018
Matt Mason

C golden; Baked apple and spices, oak; fantastic, viscous mouth feel

C golden; Baked apple and spices, oak; fantastic, viscous mouth feel

Jul 5th, 2017
Valerie Chelley

Definitely a classic California Chardonnay but done well. The palate is rich of toast and vanilla. The orchard fruits are round and ripe. The finish is balanced and long.

Definitely a classic California Chardonnay but done well. The palate is rich of toast and vanilla. The orchard fruits are round and ripe. The finish is balanced and long.

Mar 25th, 2016
Andrea Watt

dry and flavorful with citrus notes

dry and flavorful with citrus notes

Feb 17th, 2016