River West Chardonnay 2016

Davis Bynum

River West Chardonnay
2016

Country
United States
Regulated designation
American Viticultural Areas (AVA)
Region
California
Appellation
Russian River
Classification
Not Applicable
Varietal(s)
Chardonnay
Alcohol percentage
14.50%
Colour
White
Sugar
Very Dry 0-5 gm sugar-L
Length of aging
36 months
Total acidity
6.4 g/l g/l
PH
3.24
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About this winery

Davis Bynum is distinguished as the first winery to produce a single vineyard pinot noir from the Russian River Valley. The vintage was 1973 and the grapes were from Joe Rochioli's now prized vineyard. Today, more than thirty years later, the heritage of Davis Bynum lives on through the hand crafted creation of single vineyard pinot noir and chardonnay grown exclusively in Russian River Valley.

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Product notes

Russian River

Production notes

Our single vineyard River West Chardonnay gains its structure from its bright citrusy acidity, a defining characteristic that we tempered by fermenting in French and Eastern European oak barrels, malolactic fermentation, and sur-lie aging with monthly bâtonnage.

Tasting notes

The 2016 Davis Bynum Chardonnay has beautiful aromas of toasted sesame, marzipan, meyer lemon and baked apple. On the palate the wine opens with toasty brioche, hazelnut and baking spices, with a lush finish that is balanced with acidity and a rich creaminess. Enjoy this Chardonnay with creamy cheeses, vegetable raviolis or grilled veal chops and mushrooms.

Press reviews

Wine Advocate

- 90 points -

Erin Brooks, (Vintage 2016)

The 2016 Chardonnay River West Vineyard opens with notes of lemon, crème fraîche, toast and yellow tree fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with tropical-tinged fruit and toasty accents, with refreshing acidity on the finish. 14,241 cases produced.

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