Sonoma-Cutrer, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay 2017

Jun 2, 2020

By Robert Whitley

 Sonoma-Cutrer wasn’t the birthplace of Chardonnay in California, it only seems that way.  Winemaker Mick Schroeter is a wizard with Chardonnay and that fact is abundantly evident in the bottle.  The 2017 “The Cutrer” is exquisitely balanced, shows classic aromas of lemon oil, pear and apple, and delivers impressive length and elegance at a more-than-fair price.  Perennially one of the finest Chardonnays produced in California and this vintage is no exception.  A Platinum Award Winner at the 2020 San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge.  

Country / Region

Sonoma County, California

Appellation

Russian River Valley

Grape Variety

Chardonnay

Color

White

Vintage

2017

Score

94

Price

US $ 34.00

Producer

Sonoma-Cutrer