2018 Scherrer Helfer Vineyard Chardonnay [V92]

Producer: Scherrer Winery  Region: Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California Varietal: Chardonnay Year: 2018 
Vinous, 92 Points 
“The 2018 Chardonnay Scherrer Vineyard is fascinating to taste next to the Helfer. Bright floral notes give the Scherrer its distinctive, effusive bouquet. Lemon peel, white flowers, mint, chalk and dried herbs lead into a pointed, driving finish laced with savory and mineral underpinnings.” 
Winemaker Notes: 
“From what I consider one of the prime Chardonnay neighborhoods of the Russian River Valley, I am grateful for the two dozen years of working with Don and Patricia Helfer and this tiny site.  One finds lemon curd, orange zest, roasted grains and brioche on the nose. The latter two aspects probably come from the lengthy time on lees in barrel, the way high end sparkling wines are aged on the lees in bottle before disgorging. Very smooth and sexy, there is a seamless transition of these characters in the mouth that caress the palate for a very long finish and persistence that would be annoying if it wasn’t so tasty.” 
Alcohol: 14.5% 
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