This is a BIG Chardonnay! Now, those are words I don’t often write, because I usually don’t care for Chardonnay with this much weight. This wine wins me over with richness, depth of aroma and flavor, and most importantly, acidity that is up to the task of the Old Wente clone’s beautiful lemon crème and apple character. It’s more than just a great cocktail glass — try it with a big halibut fillet or a creamy salmon prep.
Dutton-Goldfield, Green Valley of Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay 2016
By Rich Cook