The Calling Jewell Ranch Russian River Chardonnay 2018 (750ml) Mauzac Blanc

The Calling Jewell Ranch Russian River Chardonnay 2018 (750ml) Mauzac BlancWinemaker Notes This full bodied wine has big, fresh aromatics with notes of passion fruit, honeydew melon and Bartlett Pear. The palate thrills with flavors of pinapple, crushed white rose, honeysuckle and pear. Critical Acclaim WW93 Wilfred Wong COMMENTARY: The Calling Searby Vineyard Chardonnay 2018 is intense, persistent, and racy. TASTING NOTES: This wine excels with aromas and flavors of dried apple skin, a hint of savory spice, and chalk. Pair

silky entry

Victor de la Serna's idea was to start a vineyard and winemaking project from scratch

but it is beautifully made with outstanding credentials

In terms of winemaking

Aromas of freshly picked melon

This has more potential than the 2014 vintage — contrary to many other wines in this part of the Médoc

it needs to have enough acidity to balance that sweetness or else it comes off as flabby

The grape juice is overtly floral with seductive tropical flavors that make it delicious drunk straight

The sensation of a dense tannic structure is immediate

1% Cabernet Franc completes the blend

Dense texture on the palate with a savory finish

A pretty red with lovely density and intensity