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2017 Rochioli River Block Chardonnay

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October 22, 2023 - $52

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RATINGS

95The Wine Advocate

...opens to gunflint and toast scents, along with dried flowers, lemon peel, red apples and quince plus touches of honey and hay...medium-bodied, rounded, intense and savory, with tangy acidity and a long, layered finish...stunning.

94Vinous / IWC

...rich, exotic wine laced with the essence of lemon confit, orange peel, mint, butter, chamomile and lightly honeyed and tropical overtones, beautifully woven together in an expressive Chardonnay that hits all the right notes.

94Jeb Dunnuck

...richer, more powerful wine that has plenty of buttered citrus, sliced pineapple, brioche, and a hint of white flowers. Medium to full-bodied, with ample density and depth, it stays balanced, has good acidity, and a great finish.

91Wine Spectator

Suave, with rich flavors of apple pastry and pear tart that are firm and well-spiced. The fresh finish offers plenty of buttery notes and dried tropical fruit accents.

REGION

United States, California, Sonoma, Russian River Valley

Russian River Valley AVA is named for the river that meanders from Mendocino County in the north until it finally runs into the Pacific Ocean north of San Francisco. The AVA is cool thanks to its proximity to the northern California coast and the river, and grape growers must learn to deal with regular fog. Nevertheless in recent decades the AVA has become one of the best in the state, meaning that its wines often earn excellent reviews and have considerable cachet. The AVA status was awarded in 1983 and today the appellation has 15,000 vineyard acres. Chardonnay is the most widely planted grape though Pinot Noir has also been very successful in recent decades. Russian River Valley Pinot Noir are known for being rich, lush and filled with concentrated fruit and berry flavors. Russian River Pinot Noirs are today considered some of the best domestic Pinot Noirs.

TYPE

White Wine, Chardonnay

This white variety originated in Burgundy, but is now grown around the world. Its flexibility to thrive in many regions translates to wide flavor profile in the market. Chardonnay is commonly used in making Champagne and sparkling wines.