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Russian River Valley Chardonnay is a blend of several premium vineyards located within three miles of the winery in the heart of the Russian River Valley. Carefully tended vines yield fruit of exemplary quality; it is a pure expression of Russian River Valley terroir. The juice was fermented in a combination of stainless steel tanks and French oak barrels. The barrel fermented portion of wine was aged for 8 months in French oak to produce an intricately layered wine with delicate nuances of fruit and oak. Ambrosial scents greet you from the glass; ripe fruit flavors of Bartlett pear, Macintosh apple and Meyer lemon offer substantial counterpoints to beautifully suggestive French oak components of cinnamon, nutmeg, and hazelnut. This mouthwatering wine shows a delightful complexity. The rich, creamy mid-palate is framed by a well-balanced acid tannin structure leading to a brilliant clean finish that leaves you wanting more. "Intense and vibrant, with fresh, tight and tart citrus-laced green apple flavors that are mouthwatering. Drink now. 30,000 cases made. –JL" - Rated 87, Wine Spectator "There’s lots of acidity in this young wine, which gives it a slightly minty, prickly feeling that actually adds to its food-friendliness. With pineapple, green apple, spice and smoky oak flavors, it finishes thoroughly dry. Easy to find, with 30,000 case production. — S.H. (12/15/2007)" - Rated 99, Wine Enthusiast |
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