CHARDONNAY’S

BRIGHT FUTURE

JULY 31, 2016

Vinters explore new directions for California’s signature white wine

BY JAMES LAUBE

Examples of this style include the

Marimar Estate Chardonnay Rus-

sian River Valley Don Miguel Vine-

yard Acero Unoaked 2014 (91,

$29), a sharply focused white offer-

ing a fl amboyant mix of fl avors;

Examples of this style include the Marimar Estate Chardonnay Rus- sian River Valley Don Miguel Vine- yard Acero Unoaked 2014 (91, $29), a sharply focused white offer- ing lamboyant mix of lavors ;