Davis Bynum Chardonnay River West Vineyard

David Bynum specializes in single vineyard expressions of Russian River Valley fruit since 1973 when it produced the region's first single vineyard pinot noir. Decanted for about 30m. Passionfruit, baked apple, vanilla, warm butterery croissant, caramel, hint of backend bitterness.

14.5% alcohol; appears to have real cork, with a penetrating cork aroma of generic cherries and a touch of menthol; a solid medium-weight foil complements the unexpected non-composite cork; the label is unusually informative with information about the harvest, the clones, the (single) vineyard, soils, style, and the name of the winemaker; long legs, yellow-tinged onyx; nose of generic grapes, kiwi, gooseberries, spices such as cardamom, and again a trace of menthol; the wine was opened and tasted about 15 …

Refreshing, well balanced

This was more medium bodied with medium acidity. I tasted some peaches, lemon, and sour apples, overall it was not as creamy as I prefer my whites. However with some strong cheese and dry meats this might be a good compliment. Will not add to my cellar, but will try again.

Retail $28. Under DIAM3. Davis Bynum, it seems, has always been a top producer of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in Sonoma County, and when Rodney Strong acquired the brand, the quality perhaps even improved and the wines became more affordable.This is a case in point. This wine, which is usually on the shelves at or below $25, punches well above that pricepoint. Pale straw in the glass with great tree and citrus fruit, honeysuckle, and white peach. The oak treatment …

May be past its best, now just a decent Chard at a good price.

A solid chardonnay for goo pairings- not the tope of the line diners but for "every day dinners". Very enjoyable. Had with Scallops tonight.

Great all around Chardonnay. Had with Corned beef and Cabbage, carrots, and potatoes.