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2017 Rivers-Marie Purrington Rued Chardonnay

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Latest Sale Price

March 10, 2024 - $46

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RATINGS

97Jeb Dunnuck

...thrilling notes of spice, pineapple, tropical fruits, and assorted floral notes all emerge from the glass. Medium-bodied, it offers a chiseled, racy, vibrant texture, flawless balance, and a great finish.

95Vinous / IWC

...positively stunning. Bright, lifted and precise...fabulous...plenty of character, complexity and delineation. White flowers, mint, passionfruit and orchard fruit notes are all laced throughout this arrestingly beautiful Chardonnay.

93The Wine Advocate

...nose of quince paste, cashew, dried chamomile and orange blossom with an expressive core of warm peaches and a crushed rock streak...light to medium-bodied with perfumed, mineral-driven fruits with juicy freshness and savory notes on the long, energetic finish.

REGION

United States, California, Sonoma, Sonoma Coast

Sonoma Coast AVA runs from San Pablo Bay in the south to Mendocino County in the north. It includes 7,000 vineyard acres and earned AVA status in 1987. Its proximity to the Pacific Ocean means it gets double the rainfall of nearby inland appellations and the ocean gives the appellation a relatively cool climate. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir can thrive in these conditions, and there are numerous producers making critically acclaimed Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

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.