Simi Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2017

Russian River Valley Reserve Chardonnay has a beautiful light straw color with a golden edge. The wine opens with exotic sandalwood and cardamom followed by toasted bread, lemon zest, green apple, nougat, tropical fruit, stone fruit, minerals, and lush cream.

The palate is warm and weighty with vanilla, toast, stone fruit, pineapple, orange zest, and Granny Smith and Golden Delicious apple. This Reserve offers mouthwatering acidity with good structure and a long, beautiful finish of sweet tropical fruit, lemon curd, and grilled pineapple.

It reflects the best of what Russian River Valley fruit can offer. Pair with seared scallops with green pea ravioli and lemon thyme butter sauce, seared halibut with warm herb vinaigrette, or lobster bisque