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La Crema Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2018 Wine Review

La Crema Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2018

La Crema Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2018

Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States

Community Score:91/100

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Price: $54.95

Drink: 2021-2023

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: La Crema

Agent: Breakthru Beverage Canada Inc.

Natalie's Score: 91/100

La Crema 2018 Chardonnay is a consistently great, full-bodied, buttery and elegant Russian River Chardonnay with fresh orchard fruits, orange blossom, peach, vanilla and well-integrated toasty oak spice flavours smooth and creamy on the palate. Lots to love here. This Chardonnay is barrel-fermented and has also gone through malolactic fermentation to soften the acids. The wine is aged for eight months in 30% new French oak barrels prior to bottling. Chill and enjoy with roast chicken or turkey dinner.

Chardonnay food pairings: pasta with a rosé sauce, grilled turkey, cucumber and watercress sandwiches.

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This La Crema Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2018 was reviewed on June 11, 2021 by Natalie MacLean

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