2013 Bacigalupi Russian River Valley Chardonnay

14.2% alc., 166 cases, $56 (sold out). Unfined and unfiltered. Vines grafted from the original vineyard that supplied the grapes to the 1973 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay that won the 1976 Paris Tasting. · Moderate light golden yellow color in the glass. The nose displays aromas of lemon oil, star fruit, toasty oak and lees. Slightly creamy in the mouth, with flavors of citrus, pear and kiwi set off by a toasty almond note. Very satisfying with a juicy, lip-smacking finish well endowed with oak highlights. Score: 90. Reviewed December 12, 2015

Winery: Bacigalupi Vineyards
From article: Sips of Recently Tasted California Pinot Noir & Chardonnay