2021 Cattleya 'The Temptress' Russian River Valley Chardonnay
Producer: Cattleya Wines
Region: Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, CA
Country: USA
Grapes: 100% Chardonnay
Vintage: 2021
ABV: 14.5%
Vivino: Not Enough Ratings
Drink By: 2029
Occasional Wine Note: We love this Chardonnay and all that's going on here. This is a full-bodied Chard with ripe pears and apples, hints of citrus, touches of honey, and bits of caramel. Fantastic!
Wine Independent
Critic Score: 96+
The 2021 The Temptress Chardonnay, from Benovia Vineyard, features fragrant scents of juicy pears, honeysuckle, and allspice plus hints of cashews and honeycomb with a touch of lime blossom. The full-bodied palate is intense and multilayered, with a decadently creamy texture and amazing length.
Wine Spectator
Critic Score: 94
Offers fleshy, lush and rich notes of vanilla pudding, mango puree and marmalade, with crunchy acidity and hints of salted butterscotch, Fuji apple and orange blossom that linger.