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16¾/20
Davis Bynum Chardonnay 2014
Russian River, Sonoma County, California, United StatesWinemaker Greg Morthole’s signature of mixing his favorite blocks and clones from the River West Vineyard mark this wine. A mild winter and plenty of rain saw 2014 get off to a quick start and it stayed warm and dry. Overcast days covered the late summer and preserved acidity, while a slightly larger crop slowed down the ripening process in what turned out to be a very warm year. Clone 15 and clone 809 were up first, followed by the Wente and Spring Mountain picks. This is a delicious, fresh, complex chardonnay from a single vineyard that you hardly notice goes through 100% malolactic fermentation, and sur-lie aging with plenty of bâtonnage inside 34 percent new French oak barrels. According to Morthole, even in the warm years the best blocks are the best blocks. The citrus notes set the tone for this tropical/floral white with ripe, creamy, green apple and pear flavours and toasted brioche throughout. From halibut to veal and mushrooms, it is a great food wine.Tasted: 07 February 2017Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $30.00 | 750ml | speculative listing - Mark Anthony Brands |
| ON | $25.00 | 750ml | private wine stores |
Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 829812UPC: 087512887268
