Reviews & Ratings

2013 La Crema Chardonnay "Russian River Valley"

Winery: La Crema

Vintage: 2013

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Russian River Valley"

Wine Category: Chardonnay

Grape blend: 100% Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Russian River Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $30

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 89.2 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90)

Review date: September 24, 2015

Wine Review: This dark yellow colored Chardonnay from the Russian River opens with a pineapple, banana, and pear bouquet with a hint of apricot. On the palate, this wine is full bodied, rich and concentrated. The flavor profile is a ripe Bosc pear with notes of green melon. I also detected some faint oak, and hints of brown sugar and minerality. The finish is dry and its flavors linger and last for a while. This Chard would pair well with New England clam chowder. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Fragrant with ripe pear, quince, nutmeg, and apple blossom. Flavors of lemon tart, marzipan, apricot, and nougat. Rich and layered with sweet spice, balanced with well integrated acidity.

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