Russian River Valley
2021 Bootlegger's Hill Chardonnay
From one of the coldest vineyards we work with, this increasingly famous site sits on a high ridge just east of the town of Occidental. The nose shows lemon and grapefruit zest, honey toffee and Jasmine tea, cardamom-clove, pineapple, and green apple along with a toasty hazelnut note. The palate is full of mineral-laced acidity, while maintaining an oily richness that is beguilingly dense and lingering before the profound acidity clears the way for the next sip.
| Product | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
750 ml | $70.00 |
Tasting Notes
From one of the coldest vineyards we work with, this increasingly famous site sits on a high ridge just east of the town of Occidental. The nose shows lemon and grapefruit zest, honey toffee and Jasmine tea, cardamom-clove, pineapple, and green apple along with a toasty hazelnut note. The palate is full of mineral-laced acidity, while maintaining an oily richness that is beguilingly dense and lingering before the profound acidity clears the way for the next sip.
WINE ANALYSIS
Blend:
100% Chardonnay
Aging:
100% Burgundian French oak barrels (30% new; 70% 1&2 year-old). All 3-year aged staves. Aged 16 months on primary lees before bottling.
Alcohol:
13.5%
F:
100% indigenous yeast fermentations