2005 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley
Publications
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar
Author
Josh Raynolds
Date
May/June 08
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91
Review
Bright yellow. Smoky, leesy, mineral-driven aromas of orange, buttery brioche and iodine. Deep and chewy, with concentrated citrus and orchard fruit flavors braced by chalky minerals. Gains weight and a buttery, nutty quality on the long, sappy finish. This could pass for a suave Meursault.
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