Russian River Valley
2018 Bootlegger's Hill Russian River Chardonnay
From one of the coolest sites we work with on a high ridge just east of the town of Occidental, this Chardonnay is floral, fruity, rich and crisp. The nose shows grapefruit rind, lemon cream, cedar spice, cardamom, spicy pear and a touch of distant campfire smoke notes before revealing star jasmine flowers, carnation and oily clove. The palate is delicate and lithe while retaining a fat core of richness and strength. Complex flavors of summer melon, graham cracker and Bosc pear linger before the profound acidity clears the way for the next sip.
| Product | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
750 ml | $70.00 |
Tasting Notes
From one of the coolest sites we work with on a high ridge just east of the town of Occidental, this Chardonnay is floral, fruity, rich and crisp. The nose shows grapefruit rind, lemon cream, cedar spice, cardamom, spicy pear and a touch of distant campfire smoke notes before revealing star jasmine flowers, carnation and oily clove. The palate is delicate and lithe while retaining a fat core of richness and strength. Complex flavors of summer melon, graham cracker and Bosc pear linger before the profound acidity clears the way for the next sip.
WINE ANALYSIS
Blend:
100% Chardonnay fruit
Aging:
100% Burgundian French oak barrels (30% new; 70% 1-2-year old)
Alcohol:
14.5%
F:
100% indigenous yeast fermentations