Gary Farrell Russian River Selection Chardonnay 2023

"Odedi"

Deep gold in color. Strong nose of citrus, apples, lemons, oak, vanilla, mediterranean spices, light earth, herbs and honeysuckle. Medium plus in body and creamy, with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with yellow apples, citrus, pears, oak, light vanilla, spices, herbs, earth and white pepper. Long finish with limes and marzipan notes. This 3 year old Chardonnay from Russian River Valley is drinking very nicely now, although a bit young, and needs a couple of years in the bottle to mature properly. Fruit forward and oaky, with nice balance. Complex and engaging, rich and entertaining. Good right out of the bottle, and good by itself as a sipping wine. Buttery, with a soft mouthfeel. Elegant and tangy. Feels like a young white Burgundy. Would be nice to revisit it in 3 years, and see how it evolves. Really enjoyed the nose, and better when not too cold. 100% Chardonnay grapes were aged in (30% new) French Oak barrels for 10 months. 13.6% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $40.