WTN: Richard’s Burton

by **David M. Bueker** » Fri Apr 23, 2021 7:53 pm

2013 Goodfellow Family Cellars Chardonnay Richard's Cuvee - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Ribbon Ridge (4/23/2021)
If I had not seen the label I would have guessed this was maybe two years post-vintage. There was still a notable struck match element on the nose. Two hours in a decanter, and it became a supporting player, rather than a featured performer. Pulling back the curtain revealed a bright, multi-layered, wine, with medium body and maximum length. Steel cut lemon on the attack, gave way to a light cream finish with a hint of oak on the finish, haunting the memory of a sip.

Structure and concentration suggest a long road for this wine, hopefully auguring well for later vintages where I have more bottles.

by **Jenise** » Sat Apr 24, 2021 2:03 pm

I envy you this. Wish I'd discovered Goodfellow earlier.

by **David M. Bueker** » Sat Apr 24, 2021 2:05 pm

This was part of a library sale. He still has some older bottles. Just email him.

by **Dale Williams** » Sat Apr 24, 2021 4:25 pm

Jenise wrote:I envy you this. Wish I'd discovered Goodfellow earlier.

Ditto