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Gary Farrell Russian River Chardonnay(2005)

Grape Source

* 26% Rochioli-Allen Vineyards, clones 5, 15 & 76
* 16% Starr Ridge Vineyard, clones 95 and 96
* 14% Aquarius Ranch, clone 4
* 13% Cresta Ridge Vineyard, clones 95 & 76
* 12% Ramal Vineyard Estate (Carneros) clones 17 & 96
* 10% Westside Farms, clone 4
* 4% Bien Nacido Vineyard (Santa Barbara County), J Block, clone 4
* 5% other Russian River Valley Vineyards

Winemaking

Overall, the 2005 growing season was long and cool, perfect for developing grapes with good maturity and flavors. read more...
Wine.com
April 2008
This 2005 Russian River Chardonnay is bursting with aromas of golden delicious apple, honeysuckle and pineapple. The wine exhibits rich, creamy flavors of lemon custard, butterscotch and hints of nutmeg in the mouth followed by citrus zest and notes of hazelnut. This generous offering will pair nicely with rich, creamy cheeses, salads with citrus fruits and sumptuous shellfish dishes. Rich and expressive, with a wide range of flavors built around pear, spice, hazelnut and green apple, yet it's also tightly focused, deeply concentrated and fresh and lively on the palate. drink now read more...
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January 2008

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6/15
93/100
July 2007
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93/100
June 2007
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hjlee
May 2008
Great chard. Well worth the price.
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