David Bynum, Gravel Lens, River West Vineyard Chardonnay 2022, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California

Tasting Note: The wine opens with a nose of freshly-sliced green apple, bosc pear, grated lemon peel and white blossom.

The fulsome palate balances a purity of fruit with a definitive mineral streak that makes the wine come alive in 3D in your glass.

An opulent Chardonnay.

Bottle Note: Handcrafted single-vineyard Russian River Valley wines. Harvest – August 19, 2022. Clone – Sprin Mountain. Vineyard – River West Vineyard, Russian River Valley. Soils – Yolo sandy clay loam. Style – Floral fruit aromas with balanced acidity. Aged 15 months in French & European oak. Cases produced – 121. Winemaker – Greg Morthole.

This wine was submitted for review.