Here is a full-bodied, “roasty-toasty” California Chardonnay that will appeal to those who love that style. Plenty ripe, weighing in at a stated 14.5 percent alcohol, this big bold wine has bracing, palate-awakening acidity. Oak influences and a seductive creaminess amplify its richness.
Tongue Dancer, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay 2015
By Michael Apstein