Lot 367 | 2018 Russian River Valley Chardonnay 750ml

Lot 367
2018 Russian River Valley Chardonnay

Pale yellow in the glass, this wine features a beautifully fresh and perfumed bouquet of lemongrass and lemon blossom underpinned with peaches and creme brûlée. Lightly toasty and a little hazelnut comes on with air. Silky smooth on the palate and perfectly balanced with peach and vanilla and caramel flavors riding pretty, lemony minerality to a long, juicy finish that echoes with excellent persistence and purity. The oak is beautifully integrated throughout with classic Russian River Valley mineral providing energy and verve throughout.

Overall rating: 4.4 / 5 from 20 reviews.

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Decent

"Golden color, nice flavor with present oak not overdone, good weight, minerality and acidity balance. Held up pretty well day two with less prominent oak. The only thing that I didn't prefer is a funky almost soap like underlying flavor that was a bit distracting. Maybe it will resolve with more time."

Jim A. (3/5)

Well balanced.

"One of my favorites! Delicious pear and apple fruit with a nice clear gold color. This baby is ready to go!"

Terrance A. (5/5)

Gift recipient very happy!

"This was a gift for some family friends and they really enjoyed this RRV Chardonnay. They said it was a really nice balance of CA sunshine with structural acid to keep it fresh."

margaret l. (5/5)

Good middle of the road california chardonnay

"For people who like california chardonnay. Not too heavyhanded as some can be, though."

Simon B. (5/5)

I was please with the

"I was please with the taste. A very good wine for the price!"

Pat P. (4/5)

It was OK but not the best bottle I have bought from you.

"See above"

RICK L. (2/5)

River valley

"My wife is a big Chardonnay drinker and loves your wine. I will be ordering more this week . Thank you !"

Mark P. (5/5)

What a tremendous value. Perfect

"What a tremendous value. Perfect example of Russian River Chardonnay"

Brian C. (5/5)

Middle Road RRV Chardonnay

"Stylistically correct for RRV Chardonnay. Medium body with lemon, toasty oak and a smooth juicy finish. Great bargain."

Tim B. (5/5)

Nice and bright.

"Nice and bright."

Erik M. (4/5)

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