Creaminess is the all-pervasive character. The complex aromas subtly weave lemon and red apple with banana and key lime pie, underlain with toast and nutmeg. Layers of crème brulee, caramel, and stone fruits chime in on the palate, highlighting textbook Russian River Valley structure. Lively acidity graces the finish, which is full bodied, rich and creamy, and the lingering palate impression lures one into sip after sip. This Chardonnay synthesizes thirty-five years of winemaking in the style of Burgundy's great whites.
