Reviews & Ratings

2008 J Vineyards Chardonnay "Russian River Valley"

Winery: J Vineyards

Vintage: 2008

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Russian River Valley"

Wine Category: Chardonnay

Grape blend: 100% Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Russian River Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $28

Cases produced: 8,000

KWG Score: 88.3 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (91)

Review date: October 7, 2010

Wine Review: This light yellow colored Chard is impressive again. It opens with a light vanilla oak bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, well balanced, and a little acidity. The flavor profile is a very tasty oak integrated apple with generous notes of butterscotch. The finish is dry and quite pleasant. This wine would pair perfectly with chicken ravioli smothered with a brown wild mushroom cream sauce. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: The 2008 J Vineyards Chardonnay is a sublime combination of old world minimalist technique and new world fruit expression. Notes of Meyer lemon, peach, vanilla, toasted almond and honey tickle the nose and mouth. The weighty, seamless palate has a creamy texture reminiscent of creme brulee. A long luxurious finish exhibits hints of caramel, nutmeg and cinnamon.

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