Dry Creek Vineyards, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay 2019

 Here is a Chardonnay that is versatile and a real crowd pleaser. The “Block 10” refers to the fact that the winery isolated 30 rows from the northeast corner of its estate vineyard.  With some oak and partial malolactic in the background, the result is a wine that emphasizes the bright fruit side of Chardonnay.  Light straw in color, it has lively aromas of green apple and Meyer lemon with a hint of oak.  On the palate it is vibrant and shows some leesy, mineral notes along with oak spice.  Medium-bodied, with a slightly creamy texture, it finishes on a crisp note.  Well worth the price.