Vaughn Duffy 2017 Chardonnay

This beauty is from the Russian River Valley, famous for extraordinary Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays. The key here is tremendous fruit intensity, a necessity for all Burgundian varietals. The 2017 vintage experienced a temperature spike over the Labor Day weekend that influenced the richness and made the wines more fruit forward with higher alcoholic levels than normal. The Chardonnay combines bright orange blossom, green apple, some vanilla and floral aspects. Excellent, juicy acidity provides a fresh taste experience that fills the entire mouth and provides a smooth finish. A classic Chardonnay that will linger on your palate for a good deal of time.