A quick look back over my previous vintage reviews of Ladera’s Pillow Road Chardonnay shows a remarkably consistent wine year over year, so it is no surprise to see 2020 continue the string. Apple, pear and faint butterscotch aromas translate nicely to palate flavors, and a plush midpalate gives way to a zesty acidic kiss in the mouth-watering finish. Solo or with food, this is a dependable high end find.
Ladera Vineyards, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay 2020
By Rich Cook