Wilfred Wong, 93 points:
In a world filled with "Unoaked Chardonnays." many producers make ordinary wines—the 2019 Williams Selyem Unoaked Russian River Valley Chardonnay stands on its own pedestal. TASTING NOTES: This wine is expressive from start to finish with aromas and flavors of green apple, mineral notes, and chalk. Enjoy its richly-textured palate with roast chicken over a bed of fresh lettuces and an accent of basil leaves.
From the winery:
The color is a beautiful yellow with a green glint. Notes of lime and quince are immediately apparent at first nosing, but then hints of flowers and smoky minerals emerge. Green apple rounds out this wonderfully aromatic wine, and the palate is no less interesting with zesty lime and Granny Smith apple flavors. A rather full-bodied palate, even without the oak, owing to the excellent vineyard sourcing and lees stirring. Minerals and an impression of iodine on the palate add depth and interest, while the finish is snappy and clean.
