This bright golden colored Chardonnay begins with profound aromatics reminiscent of crème brûlée, heavy whipping cream, pineapple and lemon blossoms. Showing excellent mid-palate weight this reveals rich flavors of hazelnut, golden delicious apple, pineapple and vanilla cream. The long and creamy finish lingers on and on. While this is already extreamly appealing, I can see this Chardonnay picking up lovely secondary characteristics over the next decade. Overll, this is a superb effort by talented winemaker Andrew Berge. (Best 2017-2026) - April, 2017 (OB)
Wine Specifications
- Report Date: April, 2017
- Producer: Spell Estate
- Vintage: 2015
- Drinking Window: 2017-2026
- Estimated Value: $30
- Country: United States
- Region: California
- Appellation: Russian River Valley
- Importer: N/A