Chardonnay lovers, listen up. And those who think they don’t care for Chardonnay should also lend an ear. There’s a delicacy to this wine that makes it very appealing. Its fruitiness is enhanced by a hint of seductive oakiness. It delivers richness without being overt, overdone or heavy handed. A bright lemon character in the finish keeps it fresh. It a word, it’s a balanced wine.
Dry Creek Vineyard, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay 2016
By Michael Apstein