Tasting Notes
"The 2007 Russian River Valley Chardonnay offers aromas of baked apple and pear, along with subtle hints of honeysuckle, butter cream and spice. Juiciness in the mouth is enveloped by flavors of butter cookie, pear and slight toastiness leading to an elegant, yet rich finish." - Melissa Stackhouse, La Crema Winemaker
Acclaim
90 Points - Robert M. Parker Jr., Wine Advocate, December 2006
Best of Class - 2009 Sonoma County Harvest Fair
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 Ocean, Chardonnay grown 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, Clone 4, 809
Type of Oak: 100% French, 49% new barrels, medium and medium plus toast levels
Time in Barrels: 10 months
Alcohol: 14.5%
T.A.: 0.54g/100ml
pH: 3.56
Cases Produced: 5500
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