The robe is solid yellow color and suffused a fragrance of citrus, honeydew, melon, wet rocks, and sage. Texturally it’s ample, but a candle of yellow acidity enlivens the mid palate. Its flavors skew toward lemon-pineapple but with a fresh grassiness that keeps it light. The wine slicks across the back of the tongue before blazing out in citrus.
Don’t serve it too cold; the acidity provides ample refreshment. Pair it with medium-aged cow’s milk cheeses, roasted poultry or white-fleshed fish, gratins slicked with cheese and cream, risotto, quiche, savory or pastry.
2017 Gary Farrell Chardonnay Russian River Selection Russian River Valley
13.7% abv | $35 (sample)
Odd question Meg, but what lens are you using for your bottle shots?
Hi David, I use a Fujifilm X-T3 with the kit zoom, 18–55 mm.