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2018 Freeman Ryo-fu Chardonnay, 1.5ltr

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October 9, 2022 - $51

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RATINGS

93Wine Enthusiast

...complex, well balanced and flavorful, offering a deft mixture of vanilla, butter and baking spices topping generous Bosc pear and white-peach flavors.

92The Wine Advocate

...offers toast, golden apples, salted almonds, white flowers and stone aromas on the nose. The palate has a great balance of nutty, toasty fruits and bright, juicy freshness, finishing long and nuanced.

92Vinous / IWC

...very pretty and expressive wine. Dried pear, apricot, chamomile and spice all meld together. Silky and deep in the glass...plenty of class...lovely weight and density...

91Jeb Dunnuck

Lots of honeyed melon and buttered orchard fruits... Rich and medium to full-bodied, it has a rounded, elegant texture and loads of character.

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.