Cattleya, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay 2020

 I am always impressed by winemakers who can choose fruit with an eye on offering different expressions of a single variety in their portfolios.  Cattleya’s “The Temptress” Chardonnay leans creamy and rich in texture, with aromas and flavors of pear, nectarine, passion fruit and soft oak spice.  The finish shows great push with full integration of the kind that mixologists everywhere seek when crafting cocktails.  Winemaker Bibiana Gonzales-Rave continues to impress.