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This review was done in 2011.


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Their Portfolio

87 • Knotty Vines 2019 Chardonnay, California 13.5% (USA) $15.00.
86 • Knotty Vines 2019 Pinot Noir, California 14.5% (USA) $15.00.
85 • Knotty Vines 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, California 14.5% (USA) $15.00.
89 • Knotty Vines 2019 Red Blend, California 14.5% (USA) $15.00.
93 • Rodney Strong 2021 Rosé, Russian River Valley 12% (USA) $25.00.
86 • Rodney Strong 2020 Chardonnay, California 13.5% (USA) $18.00.
91 • Rodney Strong 2013 Gentleman’s Port, Sonoma County 18.5% (USA) $22.00.
88 • Rodney Strong 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County 14.5% (USA) $23.00.
87 • Rodney Strong 2021 Charlotte’s Home, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County 13.5% (USA) $18.00.
93 • Rodney Strong 2019 Chardonnay, Chalk Hill, Sonoma County 14.5% (USA) $22.00.
91 • Rodney Strong 2018 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 14.5% (USA) $25.00.
94 • Rodney Strong 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 14.5% (USA) $30.00.
94 • Rodney Strong 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon, Knights Valley 14.5% (USA) $37.00.
88 • Rodney Strong 2016 Symmetry, Red Meritage, Sonoma County 14.5% (USA) $60.00.
89 • Rodney Strong 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County 14.5% (USA) $.00.
87 • Rodney Strong 2019 Chardonnay, Petaluma Gap 14.5% (USA) $.00.
93 • Rodney Strong 2022 Rosé, Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast 13% (USA) $25.00.
91 • Rodney Strong Vineyards 2021 Red Blend, Sonoma County 14.5% (USA) $23.00.
88 • Rowen 2018 Red Blend, Sonoma County 14.5% (USA) $60.00.
89 • Upshot By Rodney Strong 2019 Red Blend, Sonoma County 14.5% (USA) $19.00.
89 • Upshot By Rodney Strong 2019 White Blend, California 13% (USA) $19.00.

Archive Review

Davis Bynum
2009 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley
Silver Medal
Highly Recommended
Category: Chardonnay
Tasted In: 2011
Country: USA
Alcohol: 14.5%

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Wakefield 2022 Promised Land, Chardonnay, South Australia
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94 POINTS
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93 POINTS
St. Andrews 2023 Chardonnay, Clare Valley
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Australia
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France
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USA
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93 POINTS
Jip Jip Rocks 2023 Single Vineyard, Chardonnay, Padthaway
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Australia
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93 POINTS
Wine Spots 2021 Chardonnay, Santa Barbara County
14.5% $25.00.
USA

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95 POINTS
Wakefield 2022 Promised Land, Chardonnay, South Australia
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Australia
Bright Leaf Vineyard 2021 Estate, Chardonnay, Finger Lakes
94 POINTS
Bright Leaf Vineyard 2021 Estate, Chardonnay, Finger Lakes
12.2% $18.00.
USA
Gooseneck Vineyards 2022 Chardonnay, France
94 POINTS
Gooseneck Vineyards 2022 Chardonnay, France
13.5% $18.00.
France
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94 POINTS
Canoe Ridge Vineyard 2021 Expedition, Chardonnay, Horse Heaven Hills
14.1% $15.00.
USA
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Montsablé 2022 Chardonnay, Vin De Pays De L'Aude
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France
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93 POINTS
Jip Jip Rocks 2023 Single Vineyard, Chardonnay, Padthaway
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Australia
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93 POINTS
Wakefield 2022 Estate, Chardonnay, South Australia
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93 POINTS
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93 POINTS
Wakefield 2021 Estate, Chardonnay, Padthaway
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Australia
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92 POINTS
Naledi 2023 Chardonnay, Coastal Region
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South Africa
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Mt. Monster 2022 Single Vineyard, Chardonnay, Limestone Coast
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Davis Bynum 2009 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley rating was calculated by to be 89 points out of 100 on 11/3/2011. Please note that MSRP may have changed since the date of our review.