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Rudd Chardonnay Russian River Valley Bacigalupi Vineyard(2002)
- Winery:
- Rudd Estate
- Varietal:
- Chardonnay
- Region:
- USA > California > Sonoma > Russian River Valley
- Type:
- White Wine
- User Tags:
- fruit, citrus, nutty, mediterranean and subtropical fruits, hazelnut, white grape, chardonnay, oak - heavy, intense, romanian cheese
- Stephen Tanzer
- International Wine Cellar
- Issue 120, May/June 2005
- 89/100
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July 2007
- ($60; aged for 18 months in 65% new French oak) Good light color. Candied grapefruit zest, ginger and a hint of resiny oak on the nose. Sweet, spicy flavors of orchard fruits, with a floral lift and a suggestion of more exotic fruits. Finishes dry and persistent.
- Wine Advocate # 150
- Dec-03
- (90-92)
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April 2008
- Wine Advocate # 157
- Feb-05
- 92/100
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April 2008
- James Laube
- Wine Spectator
- 05/31/05
- 88/100
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May 2005
- Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wines
- Mar-06
- 91/100
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March 2007
