Frei Brothers Russian River Sonoma Reserve Chardonnay, 2022

We tasted three California Chardonnays and three California Pinot Noirs yesterday for day #2 of the American Wine Society's National Tasting Project. This Russian River Charonnay from Frei Brothers was my favorite of the evening.

Beautiful light straw color, bright and clear. Looks elegant, and it is. Subtle floral aromas along with ripe apple, pear and minerals. Very focused with well defined fruit and good acidity. Elegant finish. Many at our table did not like this wine, probably because they like bolder, more buttery profiles in their Chardonnays. My descriptors for this wine would include "lacey," "delicate," "subtle." At $20 a bottle, I am a buyer.