Winemaker James MacPhail has a knack for this style of Chardonnay, which combines rich, creamy texture, intense aromatics and uber ripe aromas with exquisite balance. Therein lies the beauty of a MacPhail Chardonnay. It has everything without having too much of any one thing. And the finish here is spicy and long.
Tongue Dancer, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay 2017
By Robert Whitley