Gary Farrell 2007 Starr Ridge Vineyard Chardonnay (Russian River Valley)

Country: US / Starr Ridge Vineyard
Variety: Chardonnay California
Winery: Gary Farrell / Russian River Valley

Farrell’s 2007 lineup of Chardonnays is a triumph, and this Starr Ridge is among their best. It’s a big wine, rich in tropical fruit, peach, green apple, mineral and oak flavors that completely satisfy now. Yet there’s an acidic urgency that suggests aging for up to six years, by which time the wine should achieve a honeyed creaminess.