White

Chardonnay

Ministry of the Vinterior

Russian River Valley · Sonoma · United States

Fact sheet

Type
White
Grape
Chardonnay
Country
United States
Region
Russian River Valley · Sonoma
Appellation
Russian River Valley
Body
medium
Acidity
medium
Sweetness
off-dry

Food pairing

grilled chicken · roasted fish · creamy pasta · mild cheeses

Rated vintages

  • 201385 pts

    Low in oak and high in acidity, this wine skews tart and high-strung in terms of citrus and wet stone-like notions, offering a bouquet of lemon chiffon. A nice entry and finish surround a less-intriguing middle.

  • 201286 pts

    This budget-minded white veers toward overripe fruit and a layering of vanilla sugar yet retains enough minerality on the back end to remain vibrant and juicy.

  • 201085 pts

    Simple and sugary sweet, with buttered toast, vanilla, orange and pineapple flavors, brightened with a squirt of lime-juice acidity. It's made in a style meant to appeal to millions of Chardonnay lovers.