2012 Gary Farrell Westside Farms Chardonnay Russian River Valley

(93 Points  --  Wine Enthusiast)

Light and floral, this is a complex, well-integrated Chardonnay that's bursting in just-sliced pineapple, with a layering of butterscotch and caramel. It's richly textured yet nicely balanced between savory and sweet. The acidity upholds the wine from entering into dense territory, a celebration of one heck of a sunny vintage in a glass. — Virginie Boone

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