Fresh lemon and lime balances oak-derived vanilla on this excellent wine from the eastern end of the Russian River Valley. The fruit builds in the glass, with more tropical notes coming through with oxygen. Not the overbearing butter-popcorn of many American Chardonnays, but rather an elegant, textural experience, very easy to recommend. (JH 06/06/2021)
- Producer
- Freeman
- Origin
- Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, The Americas United States
- Colour
- white
- Wine Style
- dry
- Dominant Grape
- Chardonnay
- Closure Style
- cork
- Maturity
- drink or keep
- Bottle Size
- 75cl
- Case Quantity
- 12
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
- Wine Score
- 92 points, Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, Jan 2021
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Media Reviews
Antonio Galloni
The 2018 Chardonnay Ryo-fu is a very pretty and expressive wine. Dried pear, apricot, chamomile and spice all meld together. Silky and deep in the glass, the 2018 offers tons of near term appeal and plenty of class. There is lovely weight and density here. Vineyard sources are Charles Heintz, Keefer Ranch and Searby. 92 points
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