White
Ulises Valdez Vineyard Chardonnay
Russian River Valley · Sonoma · United States
Fact sheet
- Type
- White
- Grape
- Chardonnay
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Russian River Valley · Sonoma
- Appellation
- Russian River Valley
- Alcohol
- 14.3%
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- high
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
lobster · roast chicken · grilled shrimp · Brie cheese · mushroom risotto
Rated vintages
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2019
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2018
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201294 pts
Voluptuously tropical in shaved coconut and silky layers of peach and pear, this is a complex, age-worthy white from a stellar vineyard site, a knockout version of the variety. Smooth and round, it maintains a core of acidity that buoys the experience, finishing with a flourish.…
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2011
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201094 pts
This hits the palate with a strong oak presence, marked by flavors of buttered toast, butterscotch, honey and vanilla. But the wine evolves to show rich tropical fruit flavors that are brightened by crisp acidity. It defines California's modern take on white Burgundy.