| Rating | 94 |
| Style | White |
| Variety | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Appellation |
Russian River Valley Sonoma County North Coast California USA |
| ABV | 14.1% |
| Price | $87.00 |
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| Reviewed | 2023-04-24 |
Merry Edwards Olivet Lane Chardonnay 2020 Review
This is Chardonnay will take you out of what you’re used to from the northern California. It will tell you that oak is only here in a supporting role. It will say please enjoy the high-tone minerality on the nose and palate, but don’t forget to enjoy the undeniable depth of poached fruit. On the palate it will show you the success of a lower acid wine while gripping and coating your palate with an almost perfect weight. Before you leave, it will say "stay a while," as the wonderful lingering finish keeps you company while readying for the next sip.
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