2015 Spell Estate Chardonnay

Estate: Spell Estate
Region: Russian River Valley, Sonoma Coast, North Coast, California, United States of America
Vineyard: Dutton Sullivan Vineyard
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Tasting Note:May 25, 2018

Medium lemon yellow. Balanced oak on the nose with green apples, even a touch candied apples and some spices. Medium acidity (6/10) and medium plus bodied. Well rounded with a rich texture. Touch of oak coming through on the palate with brioche, apples and some peaches. Medium plus to long finish.

Second stop in Sonoma with Andrew Berge of Spell Estate, La Pitchoune and Tiny House to name a few. First up is the Russian River Valley Chardonnay which is aged for 16 months on the lees in 33% new French oak. Only 150 cases produced from the Dutton Sullivan Vineyard.

Drink Dates:

2018 till 2022.

Rating:

92 points.

Price Point:

$$ - Tasted at the custom crush facility in Santa Rosa.. Release price is $38.00.

Spell Estate, Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, Sonoma Coast, North Coast, California, White Wine, United States of America, Sonoma Visit 2018, Sonoma Visit 2018 Part 1Greg Ballington2015, Spell Estate, Chardonnay, Dutton Sullivan Vineyards, May 2018, Russian River Valley, Sonoma Coast, North Coast, California, United States of America, Estate Visit, $$, Andrew Berge, 92 Points, White WineComment