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2023 Reserve Chardonnay Russian River Valley

$80

Sensory Experience

Gold-skinned Bosc pear and mandarin orange aromas exude from our 2023 Reserve Chardonnay Russian River Valley, followed by a mélange of beeswax, citrus blossoms, beurre blanc, and flinty mineral notes. Broad and round with centrifugal force radiating from its core, the wine slowly gathers detail en route to a long, succulent tail.

Wine Specifications

Varietal Composition

  • % Chardonnay

Body

LightMediumFull

Vintage

The 2023 growing season was one of the longest of the past decade. Marked by a long stretch of mild and consistently sunny weather, this extended season promoted even ripening with a unique complexity specific to the vintage. Our team waited to begin harvesting until the end of September and picked our last fruit in the second week of November, providing prolonged hang time for the grapes to develop maximal flavors.

Winemaker Notes

Pacific Ocean air drifts through the vineyards in the Russian River Valley, imparting elegant mineral notes on our Reserve Chardonnay. The golden-freckled fruit is harvested at full ripeness and fermented with native yeast delivering richness and depth, all while crackling with acidity. Each barrel is hand-selected to showcase the finest fruit of the vintage.

Cellaring

Drink now through 2027.

Key Features

  • Appellation

    Russian River Valley

  • Maturation

    Aged 14 months in 100% French oak barrels (85% new)

  • Fermentation

    Native yeast, 100% malolactic fermentation

  • Alcohol

    14.9%

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