| Rating | 94 2020 Top 50 |
| Style | White |
| Variety | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Appellation |
Russian River Valley Sonoma County North Coast California USA |
| ABV | 14.5% |
| Price | $42.00 |
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| Review Updated | 2020-11-23 |
Perfect For
Cooking And Sipping, Dinner Parties, Treat Yo'self
Drink If You Like
Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc , Friulano
EnRoute Brumaire Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2018 Review
This is what I would call the future of American Chardonnay. It has depth, with an excellent perception of minerality, and just the right amount of oak, but not too much. It grips your palate with ripe fruit, begging for food. I’m talking goat cheese and arugula salad with some walnuts (so Cali), and even some lean protein, like grilled chicken. It’s a bit pricy, but def worth the splurge. Damn, I’m hungry.
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