2021 CHEV Chardonnay, USA, California, Sonoma, Russian River Valley, Wine Review
My first time trying this Chardonnay made by Michael Browne (formerly of Kosta Browne). I liked the wine but this is not the style of Chardonnay I look for. Golden in color, clear and bright. The nose is big with marzipan, red apples, char, oak, vanilla and alcohol. Full bodied. On the palate, this is a bit nutty with apples, char, oak and alcohol. Long finish. The oak, char and alcohol were somewhat difficult for my palate and these did calm down a bit on day 2. Good acidity. These may yet develop and turn out more to my liking with a few years rest. Right now, these will be a