2008 Gary Farrell Chardonnay

The 2008 vintage shows a lemon-gold color with medium intensity and bright clarity in appearance. The developing nose has medium plus intensity and shows ripe apple, pear, acacia blossom, lemon, toast, popcorn and vanilla.

The palate is dry with medium plus acidity, body, flavor intensity and length, showing additional notes of citrus peel, butterscotch and touch of oak. Nice long finish. The wine’s lively acidity and supple viscosity makes it an excellent partner to food.

PAIRING: Seafood - Poultry -  aged Gouda cheeses

REGION: California - Sonoma/ Russian River Valley

VARIETAL: Chardonnay

PRICE: $30 - $35