Lot 863 | 2019 Russian River Valley
Chardonnay
Blue chip estate pedigree and the most expertly balanced expression from the vintage!
Blue chip estate pedigree and the most expertly balanced expression from the vintage!
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This bottle opens with a welcoming nose of lemon blossoms, brioche toast, apples, and hints of caramel. The entry is expertly balanced between oak integration without being flabby or waxy, instead, it's bolstered by a medium+ acidity and citrus essence that slices beautifully through the mild oak regime. The finish is perfectly butter-kissed with a touch of spice and pear umami. Summer sun, sunsets, impending fall evenings, food, or no food, it'll be hard to find a time that this bottle isn't appropriate.
- Vintage
- 2019
- Appellation
- Russian River Valley
- Grape
- Chardonnay 100%
- Alcohol by Volume
- 14.1%
- Cases Produced
- 1000
- Drink/hold
- 2027
- Release Email
CHW Confidential
Defined by the fog bank that blankets the region, and home to rare ancient sandstone seabed soils, the Russian River Valley is known the world over as a preeminent, cool climate winegrowing region, famous in equal parts for its Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays. The latter is on offer today exclusively to this list’s members, another tasting room-only casualty from the early days of Covid shutdowns that we grabbed to pass the savings on to you!
Lot 863 is a pinnacle example of this region's ability to bring its fruit to exceptional maturity and not be marred by being over-oaked. A 60/40 oak and stainless blend that saw malolactic fermentation, it’s equally enjoyable for the diehard ‘classic Cali Chard’ fans and the ‘varietally correct’ camp of stainless-steel Chard lovers, culminating in one of the most balanced, beloved, and approachable expressions of Chardonnay we came across from the 2019 vintage. Add in blue chip estate pedigree and a winemaker with decades of experience with the fruit of this region, and you have one of the best Chardonnay values all year.