CHEV, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay 2021 ($80)

Jan 15, 2025

By Rich Cook
Wine label

At this price point you should expect a high level of complexity, and that’s just what is on offer here, with the additional benefit of having wide appeal. Artfully blended, it manages to get at the elements that each clone has to offer without becoming at all esoteric or nerdy. Apple, pear, stone fruit and lemon oil ride a stony mineral core on a wave bright acidity. The flavors linger long thanks to a little grip in the finish. Delicious now, and worth aging a while if you really want to appreciate it with a little more development.
95 Rich Cook

Country / Region

Sonoma County, California

Appellation

Russian River Valley

Grape Variety

Chardonnay

Color

White

Vintage

2021

Score

95

Price

US $ 80

Producer

CHEV