Raeburn Winery, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay 2017

($20):  Those who maintain that California Chardonnay has moved away from the rich buttery style to a more elegant, refined approach will find support for that generality with this wine.  Lemony tones in the finish keeps it fresh, while delicate creamy notes remind why Chardonnay that has seen a judicious use of oak is so popular.  This stylish Chardonnay is a bargain, to boot.
91 Michael Apstein Jul 23, 2019