"The Shibumi Knoll Buena Tierra Chardonnay has proven to be among the best in the country. The 2005 vintage received a 97 from The Wine Spectator, tied for the highest score given California Chardonnay in the first decade of this century. Shibumi continues to receive high scores from the Wine Spectator.This ancient block of vines, now over 50 years old, has produced some incredible Chardonnay vintage after vintage." Notes about the Shibumi Knoll Buena Tierra Chardonnay from the Winery
Shibumi Knoll, Buena Tierra Vineyard Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2018
Vintage
2018
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Russian River Valley, California
Wine Profile
"The 2018 Chardonnay Russian River Valley Buena Tierra Vineyard is smoking good and offers a richer, mouth-filling, medium to full-bodied style as well as notes of almond paste, stone fruits, spicy oak, and chalky minerality. Coming from a site in the Russian River Valley and fermented and aged in 35% new French oak, it’s a serious Chardonnay that should evolve for upwards of a decade. Thomas Rivers Brown is the winemaker." Jeb Dunnuck
Ratings
93+ Points - Jeb Dunnuck
