2021 Merry Edwards Chardonnay Olivet Lane Vineyard Russian River Valley

Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 93 points

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  1/13/2024 - isaacjamesbaker wrote: 93 Points

  Medium yellow color. Aromatically, this sings clearly with bright tones of quince, lemon, and crunchy apricot, and I also get an infusion of saline, chalk dust, white tea, some almond skin – delightful. The palate is racy and focused, balanced with a creamy texture, and bright with fruit (apricot, papaya, drizzled with lime). The fruit is backed up with complex notes of almond, hay, honey, some chalk dusty, with a salty mineral kick that lingers long on the finish. A delightful example of a classic Chardonnay vineyard – worth stashing a few in the cellar for sure, as this will improve wonderfully. Aged nine months on the lees in 47% new French oak.

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  12/15/2023 - spendergast Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Notes of citrus, apricot, minerals. Good balance and acidity with nice finish. Paired with grilled sablefish.

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