2015 Russian River Woolsey Road Chardonnay
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From a site just south of River Road, behind Martinelli on a north facing slope, the 2015 Chardonnay Woolsey Road Vineyard is another rich, intense, full-bodied Chardonnay offering loads of tangerine oil, spice, and honeysuckle. It has bright acidity and a clean vibe, but packs beautiful fruit.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2015 Chardonnay Woolsey Road Vineyard has a wonderfully sexy nose of exotic spices, honeycomb and pear tart with suggestions of jasmine, brioche and nutmeg. Full-bodied, rich and seductive in the mouth, it has a compelling oiliness to the texture and loads of spicy accents, finishing with fantastic length and depth.
The 2015 Chardonnay Woolsey Road Vineyard is another highlight in this range. Rich, textured and ample on the palate, the Woolsey Road is striking in its beauty. I would give the 2015 another year or two in bottle to come into its own. Today, the Woolsey Road is distinctly oily and viscous, with tons of personality, but it is also tightly wound and in need of time.