Here is a fine-tuned Chardonnay that balances richness and brightness very well, keeping the oak tones at a complementary level and allowing the apple and pear fruit to shine brightly. It is a textural beauty, and the finish lingers pleasantly into the distance with the acidity keeping me coming back for more. Factor in that it is fairly priced, and fairly easy to find, and you’ve got a winner.
Davis Bynum, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay 2022
By Rich Cook