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Simi Winery Russian River Valley Reserve Chardonnay 2009 Wine Review

Simi Winery Russian River Valley Reserve Chardonnay 2009

Simi Winery Russian River Valley Reserve Chardonnay 2009

Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States

Community Score:91/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $31.95

Drink: 2012-2016

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: Simi

Agent: Arterra Wines Canada Inc.

Natalie's Score: 91/100

Balanced and full-bodied and lovely. Not heavy-handed but rich and layered with green apple vibrancy wrapped in buttery toast.

This Simi Winery Russian River Valley Reserve Chardonnay 2009 was reviewed on June 9, 2012 by Natalie MacLean

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Creamy off-white hue with heavy, almost clinging body. The nose was complex and deep, with pronounced notes of peach, pear and grapefruit springing forth on top of bits of butterscotch (some fetching malolactic fermentation, methinks). In the mouth, it was smoothly round and lightly acidic with more suggestions of butterscotch, easing into an elegant finish. Classic Russian River Chardonnay at its best! Score: A+ Source: John Burns, Whisky Advocate

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