Balletto 2013 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley)

Country: US

Province: California

Region: Russian River Valley

Variety: Chardonnay

Winery: Balletto

Points: 88

Taster: Virginie Boone

A blend of three vineyards, all estate, this is a sublime, viscous and somewhat briny wine that exhibits some oak on the nose. With a balance of weight and creaminess, it starts in ginger and nutmeg spiciness on the nose, building on the palate into fresh-cut apple and pear.