Chardonnay Russian River Ranches, Sonoma-Cutrer, Russian River Valley, California State, USA
USA
750 ml
€30.80
- Varietal
- Chardonnay
- Region
- California State, Russian River Valley
Tasting notes
A beautiful pale straw color with a slight green hue, On the nose: lime, lime zest with added complexity of hazelnut, roasted nuts, white pepper, and a hint of rose floral. On the palate: fruit flavors continue to shine through with crisp, zesty lemon, notes of green melon, pear and minerality with a nice barrel spice finish. A long, tightly focused palate with a light mid-palate creaminess offers bright acidity balanced with a long juicy, velvet finish.
Vinification
Harvest starts in the early mornings and then the grapes are cooled down to preserve the fruit’s fresh flavors and natural acidity. After hand-sorting, the grapes are whole-cluster pressed to avoid bitter tannins from the skins and grape seeds. The cool, golden-green, free-run juice is then settled naturally in tanks for a few days before heading to French oak barrels and stainless steel for fermentation.
Ageing
Sur-lies in French oak barrels that were a mixture of new and one- year-old through neutral oak.
Food pairing
Sip this wine on its own or pair alongside goat cheese, salads and dishes such as crab, lobster, grilled shrimp or roast chicken.
