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Vine Hill

Chardonnay 2023
2023 Sonoma-Cutrer Vine Hill Chardonnay
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Vine Hill
Chardonnay 2023
750ml
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Our Vine Hill Vineyard, in the heart of the Russian River Valley, with its nearly 300-ft. elevation change, allows each ridge, slope, and valley in the vineyard to contribute unique characteristics to the grapes. Combined with a variety of soils, clones and rootstocks that limit excessive vine growth, the vineyards provide a beautiful variety of elegant and balanced fruit. We chose the Dijon Chardonnay clone fruit with its tight meter-by-meter spacing to produce this newest addition to our Chardonnay family of brands.

TASTING

This Chardonnay presents a captivating aroma of Bosc pear, baking spices and brioche, delicately layered with hints of apricot and oak spice. On the palate, bright fruit flavors unfold, showcasing ripe pear and the subtle richness of pie crust, leading to a finish reminiscent of toasted bread. The wine offers a creamy, rich mouthfeel balanced by a pleasant acidity, making for a beautifully rounded and satisfying tasting experience. This Chardonnay elegantly captures the essence of the region’s terroir, blending vibrant fruit with refined complexity.

COMPOSITION

100% Chardonnay

FERMENTATION

100% Barrel Fermented and aged for 10 months in 50% new and 50% 2-year-old French barrels, 100% Malolactic

Winemaker Information
WINEMAKING
Grapes were harvested starting in the early mornings and then cooled down to preserve the fruit’s fresh flavors and natural acidity. After hand-sorting, the grapes were whole-cluster pressed to avoid bitter tannins from the skins and grape seeds. The cool, golden-green, free-run juice was then settled naturally in tanks for a few days before heading to French oak barrels for fermentation. The wine was then aged sur-lies in French oak barrels that were a mixture of new and two years old until it was bottled. It was then allowed to bottle age for another three months to develop bottle bouquet.
VINEYARD

Russian River Valley

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