Sur lie aged in stainless steel tanks, 20% new French Oak
Russian River Valley
Reserve Chardonnay
Tasting Notes
Our Russian River Valley Reserve Chardonnay is medium-bodied and creamy with notes of lemon brûlée, vanilla, hints of dried pineapple and touch of tart lemon drop. Lively on the palate.
Pairing Notes
Enjoy our Reserve Chardonnay with chicken in a mushroom cream sauce with a side of mashed potatoes.
Bottle Size | 750mL |
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Vintage | 2023 |
Varietal | Chardonnay |
Appellation | Russian River Valley |
Alcohol | 13.5% |
The Russian River Valley extends just south of the town of Healdsburg to the San Pablo Bay in the west. It has the coolest climate of all the regions in Sonoma because of the fog traveling up the Russian River from the ocean. The climate makes the Russian River Valley prime Chardonnay and Pinot Noir country. Both grape varieties thrive here with a lush, rich intensity of fruit flavors rarely found in other places. The cooler climate creates the ideal conditions to produce Chardonnay and Pinot Noir with more intense forward fruit, lovely crispness and acidity with great balance and length. This Russian River Valley appellation is truly one of the shining stars of Sonoma.
