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2009 Gary Farrell Chardonnay Westside Farms Russian River Valley
Chardonnay
- USA
- California
- Sonoma County
- Russian River Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 7
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CJM wrote: 89 points
August 28, 2016 - Clear pale straw. Roasted pear, vanilla, oak. Very low acids, medium tannins. Butter. Short balanced finish. Blind tasting at home
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CJM Likes this wine: 94 points
August 31, 2014 - Clear onion skin. Honey, creme brulee, toast, butterscotch. Medium low acid, low tannins. Apricot, yellow peach, banana. Long balanced finish
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CJM wrote: 85 points
July 24, 2014 - Clear, pale straw. Petroleum, oak and apricot aromas. Medium acid, no tannins. pears on the palate. Medium to short slightly acidic finish
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Sheldog Likes this wine: 88 points
December 28, 2013 - The wine looks Light gold colored. The legs are Fast. It smells like Herbes de Provence, Stems, Jasmine Leaves, and Honeydew. It tastes like Stoniness, Lemon, Bready, and Herbes de Provence. It is a bit off-balance and slightly hot. The body is Light/Medium. The wine has Smooth texture. The wine finishes Long but lacks the pleasantness I have experienced with other GF Chards. I have know idea and could be wrong on this but I am guessing that this is from relatively young vines. If that is the case then the winemaker had probably done the best that they could do with these grapes. If you don't like big oaky Chards then you will like this. It is very good, just not excellent.
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kenthargis Likes this wine: 88 points
December 2, 2012 - Big, rich, buttery. Still had good acidity. Refreshing and nice. Less apple and pear notes than I would have expected.
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By Richard Jennings
7/16/2012 (link) 91 points(Gary Farrell Chardonnay Westside Farms Russian River Valley) Light yellow color; ripe pear, peach, vanilla nose; tasty, creamy textured, ripe pear, ripe apple, vanilla, light cinnamon palate; medium-plus finish 91+ points (14.2% alcohol)
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2009
- Type White
- Producer Gary Farrell
- Varietal Chardonnay
- Designation Westside Farms
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Sonoma County
- Appellation Russian River Valley
- UPC Code 837434000142
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 72 (25%)
- Consumed 212 (75%)
Food Pairing
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- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionSonoma County
- AppellationRussian River Valley
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