| Rating | 88 |
| Style | White |
| Variety | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Appellation |
Russian River Valley Sonoma County North Coast California USA |
| ABV | 14.3% |
| Price | $30.00 |
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| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2020-10-14 |
Perfect For
Host/Hostess Gifting, Relaxing After Work, Wine And Cheese Night
Drink If You Like
Albariño, Chardonnay , Chenin Blanc
J. Vineyards and Winery Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2018 Review
Nice and balanced old school-style California Chardonnay. It has great acidity, so the butter and vanilla dollops are, gloriously, not the focus. This is a nice bottle for casual afternoons with some nibbles.
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