title: Three Sticks 2009 Durell Vineyard Chardonnay (Sonoma Valley)
description: Another very nice Chardonnay from Durell. It's almost too oaky, with charred, buttered toast aromas and flavors dominating. But the underlying tropical fruit, orange cream and mineral flavors are fine, and so is the zesty acidity. The winemaker might want to lower the amount of new oak, or the level of toast, because the wine really doesn't need that much.
variety: Chardonnay
designation: Durell Vineyard