Continuing to explore Sonoma Chardonnay and this is without a doubt the greatest example I’ve tried so far. Picked this up on sale for around $30 and was seriously impressed with the quality for the price.
On the nose, lemon curd, white white flowers, a bit of salty air in the background. On the palate, super silky texture with medium-high acid and a touch of yogurty malolactic. Just a very elegant restrained power to this wine. I appreciate that it is not trying to be Burgundy and it has character that reflects Russian River Valley, yet it remains super elegant. It’s a wine I might show someone who thinks all California Chardonnay is big oaky butter bombs.
Excellent excellent stuff, will be buying it again.
by jacob62497
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That is a screaming deal for this wine
A favorite!
David Ramey is a G.
Russian River valley keeps attracting my attention for quality/ value. Had a fantastic Sauv recently from Merry Edwards winery in that area.
Walked the vineyards with Dave Ramey’s daughter. Super cool person and very knowledgeable.