2020 Benovia Russian River Valley Chardonnay [WE94][CG90]

2020 Benovia Russian River Valley Chardonnay [WE94][CG90]
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Producer: Benovia
Region: Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California
Varietal: Chardonnay
Year: 2020
Wine Enthusiast, 94 Points
"Beautifully layered in tangerine and lemon rind, this wine is sourced from Martaella Estate and Zio Tony Ranch. Light in oak, it lets the fruit speak, offering white peach and apricot tinged in nutmeg."
Connoisseurs' Guide, 90 Points
"A bit lighter in gait than either of its two mates and a wine that hews more to elegance than to conspicuous ripeness and big fruit, Benovia’s Russian River Valley appellation bottling is a firmly balanced, medium-full-bodied working whose likeable mix of golden apples and peaches is highlighted by wispy notes of sweet blossoms and a faint minerally presence. It is neither bold nor understated and finds a comfortable place mid-way between, and. while it does not demand additional age, it is balanced to reward a few years of keeping."
Winemaker Notes:
"This 2018 Russian River Valley Chardonnay is bursting with aromas of sun-ripened Golden Delicious Apple, poached pear and marzipan. The nose is filled with dried apricot and white peach, knit together by balanced acidity and a long-complex finish. Barrel fermentation and oak aging for 13 months have added hints of toasted almond, and spice cake to a subtle minerality on the finish."
Alcohol: 14.1%
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