93pts James Suckling

Fruity and creamy chardonnay with notes of mangoes, candied lemons, honeysuckle and pralines. Medium- to full-bodied with vivid acidity that gives it backbone and highlights its minerality. Balanced and fresh. Drink or hold.

90pts Wine Enthusiast

The nose of this wine displays a touch of reduction, alongside some lively aromas of tropical citrus and pineapple. On the palate, flavors of fresh apple, orange skin and sweet cinnamon show in a medium-bodied frame. Drink this with halibut, rockfish or roasted chicken. 

Tasting Notes

This beautifully aromatic Russian River Chardonnay delivers aromas of fresh orchard fruits, honeydew melon and ripe lemon. The palate is richly layered with flavors of roasted nectarine, lime zest, crushed ginger, and baked lemon custard. The finish is bright and crisp, with a satisfyingly creamy texture that carries through to the tangy, persistent finish.

Winemaker's Notes

Our Russian River Selection bottlings are quintessential Russian River Valley wines blended from some of the winery’s top vineyard sources. They are beautiful expressions of their varietal type and of the appellation’s unique terroir, each blend capturing the richness, purity and elegance that are Gary Farrell Winery’s trademarks. This layered and complex Chardonnay brings together fruit from several of our favorite Russian River Valley vineyard sites. The wine’s great concentration and structure derive from the famed Rochioli and Allen vineyards. Olivet Lane Vineyard, featuring the Wente clone, adds refreshing citrus tones and excellent acidity.