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2016 Gary Farrell Russian River Selection Chardonnay

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December 5, 2021 - $26

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RATINGS

92Wine Spectator

Powerful, with finely detailed dried apricot, apple and green pear flavors, supported by firm acidity. The broad finish offers buttery notes that are well-integrated with spicy accents.

92James Suckling

Sliced papaya and mangoes, dried apricots and spices. Medium to full body, lots of fleshy tropical fruit and a textured, mouth-filling finish.

91Wine Enthusiast

This lovely, light-hearted white offers an approachable embrace of firm lemon, fig and mango. It is acid-driven on the palate, with just a touch of lushness on the structured finish.

90Jeb Dunnuck

Creamed corn, buttered citrus, and hints of orchard fruits... Medium-bodied, lightly textured and clean, it's slightly mid-weight yet is nicely balanced and offers ample pleasure.

REGION

United States, California, Sonoma, Russian River Valley

Russian River Valley AVA is named for the river that meanders from Mendocino County in the north until it finally runs into the Pacific Ocean north of San Francisco. The AVA is cool thanks to its proximity to the northern California coast and the river, and grape growers must learn to deal with regular fog. Nevertheless in recent decades the AVA has become one of the best in the state, meaning that its wines often earn excellent reviews and have considerable cachet. The AVA status was awarded in 1983 and today the appellation has 15,000 vineyard acres. Chardonnay is the most widely planted grape though Pinot Noir has also been very successful in recent decades. Russian River Valley Pinot Noir are known for being rich, lush and filled with concentrated fruit and berry flavors. Russian River Pinot Noirs are today considered some of the best domestic Pinot Noirs.

TYPE

White Wine, Chardonnay

This white variety originated in Burgundy, but is now grown around the world. Its flexibility to thrive in many regions translates to wide flavor profile in the market. Chardonnay is commonly used in making Champagne and sparkling wines.