Frei Brothers Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Frei Brothers
Label Name:
 
Russian River Valley Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.9%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
10-13°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 92 (2022); Wine Spectator 89 (2019 vintage); Wine Enthusiast 88 (2018 vintage)

Tasting Note
Ripe green apple, pear and citrus with subtle tropical fruit, cream and vanilla; full-bodied, creamy texture and a lingering vanilla-cream finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken, creamy pasta, grilled salmon, pork chops, mushroom risotto. Asian: miso-glazed cod, tempura, richer sushi, Chinese roast pork (char siu), mild Thai coconut curry.

Production Method
Whole-cluster pressed; ≈50% barrel fermentation; partial malolactic fermentation and oak aging to build creaminess and toast.

Vineyard Info
Frei Brothers Reserve (Healdsburg, Sonoma County) sources Russian River Valley fruit to produce approachable, regionally focused Chardonnay with a value-driven Reserve label.