It isn’t easy to find Chardonnay from Russian River at this price level, and even more surprising to find one this tasty. Medium-bodied, with ample fruit recalling ripe peaches, it is edged with just a touch of oak to lend some spiciness to the finish. Juicy, but still refreshing thanks to some notable acidity in the finish, this is well done. A Platinum Award winner at the 2018 San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge.
Raeburn, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay 2016
By Michael Franz