Frei Brothers Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Frei Brothers
Label Name:
 
Russian River Valley Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.9%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling: 91 (V21), 90 (V20); Wine Spectator: 89 (V19); Wine Enthusiast: 88 (V18)

Tasting Note
Green apple, pear and bright citrus lead, with hints of tropical fruit, cream, vanilla and toasted oak. Medium‑full, plush mid‑palate with buttery texture and a silky, nutty finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled salmon, roasted chicken, buttered lobster, creamy pasta, mild soft cheeses. Asian: sushi/sashimi, miso-glazed cod, pork gyoza, dim sum, milder Thai coconut curries.

Production Method
Grapes from Russian River vineyards; fermented in stainless and a mix of French and American oak, with partial malolactic fermentation and brief sur‑lie aging. Aged several months in barrel to develop creaminess and oak spice.

Vineyard Info
Frei Brothers, established by Andrew Frei in 1890 in Sonoma County, is now part of the Gallo portfolio (acquired 1978). Known for value-driven Sonoma appellation wines sourced across regional vineyards.