2018 Rivers-Marie Chardonnay Purrington Rued Vineyard
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The 2018 Chardonnay Purrington Rued Vineyard takes its time to open to scents of honeycomb, quince paste and apple pie with savory, nutty nuance. The medium-bodied palate is silky and saline with a gentle savory character.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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From the Sonoma Coast, the 2018 Chardonnay Purrington Rued Vineyard is more steely and vibrant, with a crisp bouquet of pineapple, crushed citrus, honeyed flowers, and salty minerality. Medium-bodied and balanced, with juicy acidity, it has a good 7-8 years of longevity ahead of it.
The 2018 Chardonnay Purrington Rued Vineyard is a wine of tremendous character and nuance. Readers will find a lush, bold Chardonnay loaded with tropical fruit, sweet spice and ripe apricot flavors. In the glass, the 2018 offers quite a bit of textural depth if a bit less of the delicacy found in some of the other wines in the range.