A super value in Chardonnay, this 100% Chardonnay from the Russian River keeps the oak in check, although there is a slight hint of smokiness and barrel aging. Fresh, lively, pineapple, pear, and lemon blossom characteristics are all present in this medium-bodied, elegant, delicious white. Drink it over the next year.

The 2009 Russian River Chardonnay displays abundant floral/ stone fruit aromas lightly accented by toasty, graham cracker sur-lie qualities. The mouth feel is creamy and full but the natural acidity of the Russian River fruit carries this velvet textured package to a long, clean finish.