2021 Woolsey Road Vineyard Chardonnay

95 Points International Wine Report

"The 2021 Hertelendy Chardonnay Woolsey Vineyard Russian River is medium gold; the bouquet sports a youthful freshness of fruit with its characteristic stone fruit flavors but there is also a note of lemon zest. As the wine evovles in the glass this latter aromatic fully disappates making way for tropical aromas including notes of mango, ripe papaya, guava, passion fruit and ripe pear. It is also floral with scents of star jasmine and honeysuckle. The palate is brightly lit from the acidity, rich from the flavor and rounded and supple from the texture. Like the bouquet, the palate is youthful focusing on its fruit core rather than oak. This bottling has richness and ripeness but also bright acidity. Flavors include pineapple, stone fruits and red apple. Its texture is rounded, supple and flows like velvet over the palate. This wine drinks very well by itself; the finish begs another sip which is always the highest complement one can bestow upon a wine." —The Napa Wine Project