(Westport Rivers Chardonnay, Westport, Massachusetts) In an increasingly wine-saturated world, here’s a toast to rediscovering the beauty of drinking local. New England is not known as a viticultural hotbed (yet), but the Russell family at Westport Rivers, tucked along the southern coast of Massachusetts, is quietly gathering a national following for its wines. This Chardonnay exceptionally balances ripe pear and apple with crisp acidity and just enough oak for structure. With the money you saved on overseas freight, grab a bottle of Westport’s Cuvée RJR sparkler and discover the emerging terroir of New England. Sommelier's Choice: Top Releases of 2009
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By Michael Meagher
(Westport Rivers Chardonnay, Westport, Massachusetts) In an increasingly wine-saturated world, here’s a toast to rediscovering the beauty of drinking local. New England is not known as a viticultural hotbed (yet), but the Russell family at Westport Rivers, tucked along the southern coast of Massachusetts, is quietly gathering a national following for its wines. This Chardonnay exceptionally balances ripe pear and apple with crisp acidity and just enough oak for structure. With the money you saved on overseas freight, grab a bottle of Westport’s Cuvée RJR sparkler and discover the emerging terroir of New England. Sommelier's Choice: Top Releases of 2009December 2009, (See more on Sommelier Journal...)