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NEW RELEASE

2024 Chardonnay Russian River Valley

$65

Sensory Experience

The aromatics are so enticing you can enjoy our 2024 Chardonnay Russian River Valley in waves before ever tasting it. Complex and expressive with notes of lemon lime zest, sweet citrus blossom, and toasty minerality, the wine has broad dynamic range. Fresh flavors radiate from a central core and linger through a long, delicious finish.

Wine Specifications

Varietal Composition

  • % Chardonnay

Body

LightMediumFull

Vintage

2024 was a vintage of contrasts, defined by generous winter rains and an extended stretch of summer heat. The early rains fortified the vines, fostering lush canopies that protected the fruit through intense sunshine. The vintage embodies a beautiful balance of power and poise, revealing the dynamic character of the grape.

Winemaker Notes

Part of the beauty of our Napa and Russian River Chardonnays is in the identical winemaking philosophy with the only variance being the source of the fruit. The freckled, golden grapes are harvested while they still retain acidity, and then the wine undergoes fermentation in French oak barrels. The Russian River Valley terroir imparts a distinctive floral aromatic quality to the wine, with a subtle minerality and hint of salty Pacific Ocean air. Our Chardonnay Russian River Valley is a vibrant, more feminine expression of the varietal.

Cellaring

Drink now through 2028.

Key Features

  • Appellation

    Russian River Valley

  • Maturation

    10 months in 100% French oak barrels (60% new)

  • Fermentation

    100% barrel fermentation. Sur-lie. 100% malolactic fermentation. Stirred once per week for three months. Unfined/unfiltered.

  • Alcohol

    14.7%

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