Tasting Notes
"Our goal is to truly convey the Russian River terroir. This wine offers aromas of fresh pear, butterscotch and hazelnut with appealing hints of vanilla and spice. Juicy flavors of yellow apple, honeysuckle and lemon butter lead to
a rich, toasty finish."
- Melissa Stackhouse, La Crema Winemaker
Acclaim
90 Points - Wine Advocate, December 2007
90 Points - Wine News, January 2008
Gold Medal - 2008 San Francisco International Wine Competition
The Place: Russian River Valley
Chardonnay is a chameleon – readily taking on the character of its growing site and winemaking technique. Cloaked in the cool coastal fog that rolls in from the Pacific each day, Chardonnay in Russian River Valley retains a lively acidity and crispness as it ripens slowly in the cool climate. We love the vibrant, perfumed aromatics and fresh, bright fruit flavors.
Wine Stats
Appellation: Russian River Valley
Composition: 100% Chardonnay
Clonal Selection: Dijon, Rued, Sees
Type of Oak: 100% French, 33% new barrels, medium and medium plus toast levels
Time in Barrels: 9 months
Alcohol: 14.2%
T.A.: 0.55g/100ml
pH: 3.46
Cases Produced: 5800
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