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2019 Kosta Browne Bootlegger's Hill Chardonnay

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October 29, 2023 - $73

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RATINGS

96The Wine Advocate

...aromas of peaches, lilac, crushed almonds and beeswax. Pretty herbal undertones emerge as it spends time in the glass. The medium-bodied palate has a silken texture, lush, toasty fruits, juicy bursts of acidity and a long, layered finish streaked with touches of flint.

95James Suckling

A solid chardonnay with cooked lemon, sliced apple puree and flint. It’s full and layered, with gorgeous fruit and excellent depth. Solid and enticing. Creamy.

92Wine Spectator

Opulent, with buttery toasted marshmallow accents and ripe peach, apricot and mango flavors on a juicy, fleshy frame, showing plenty of intensity and balance on the long finish.

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.