Porter Creek Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2018 (750ml) Moscato

Porter Creek Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2018 (750ml) MoscatoWinemaker Notes Nose of fresh lime and lemon; juicy pineapple on the palate with fleshy texture and a long, crisp finish. A little bit of a waxiness reminds one of great Burgundy.

but everything remains very much in balance

the wine was aged in oak for several months

These Barbera vineyards enjoy the same excellent terroir

a blend of 60 crus

ripe Williams pear associated with a discreet hint of lemon

the wine produced is rich of tannins

with the complexity balanced by a nuanced elegance ending with a delicate ripeness

this ‘Cal-Ital’ style blend conjures up images of old head-trained California mixed field plantings

this red is also bracing and expressive

Beautifully structured with a rich mouthfeel and lingering finish

It is packed with the sophisticated black fruits to be expected in this great appellation

It stays straight and focused on the palate