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Westside Crossing Chardonnay (Russian River--Sonoma) 2015

Westside Crossing Chardonnay 2015 | Wine Info
Crystalline gold with aromas of slight maple, vanilla, gentle tropical fruit all more subtle than I would have guessed.

Palate--Razor sharp acidity with a first impression of somewhat austere presentation. Citrus beam right out of the gate, lime, maybe a twinge of granny smith apples, with a subdued sense of tropical fruit salad.  Finishes with a lingering subtlety.

This is surprising in a ho hum way.  Russian River is one of my fave AVA's and I expected a lot more from this Sonoma Chard.  Perhaps 5 years of age is too much but I wouldn't think so.  Perhaps it is why this normally $30 Chard was $15?  For $15 it is fine, for $30 I would have been disappointed.
At $15, raise a glass.

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