2023 McIlroy Cellars Russian River Valley Chardonnay

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2023 McIlroy Cellars Russian River Valley ChardonnayProducer: McIlroy Cellars Region: Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California Varietal: Chardonnay Year: 2023 Gold Medal, 91 Points 2025 Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge "Toasty oak. Bright acidity." Winemaker Notes: "This blend marries several outstanding vineyards from around the Russian River Valley, taking advantage of varied climates, with each vineyard contributing its unique site characteristics to the extended layers of richness

graceful finish

Blend: Bordeaux Red Blend

tangy acids and a very

the tension packed by this wine loosens just enough to provide a full bodied

lemon verbena and toasted filberts go on forever

gently bright flintstone

one planted in 1973 and an un-grafted vineyard planted in 1972

a modern improvement that would meet with approval from our Alsatian tutors

From the Winery:

A flavor of fresh-baked bread and a softer texture develop with time in the glass

strength and balance

This is clearly marked by the growing season and while it is not what I would describe as a typical CC