Lot 283
2018 Maison Rutz Proprietors Reserve 2018 Russian River Valley Chardonnay

Medium yellow in the glass. The first thing one notices on the nose is the creaminess, then limestone, vetiver perfume, spicy golden apple, prickly pear, fresh butter and almond blossom. While the wine has 50% new french oak on it, its a light/medium toast that elevates complexity and never overpowers. The wine enters the palate with a juicy smoothness and features orchard fruit notes, hints of citrus and mineral and a halo of vetiver spice that never seems to end. The finish is pure and lengthy, creamy and smooth with excellent complexity. the Russian River terroir