2018 Russian River Vineyards

Chardonnay

Bacigalupi Vineyard

Item Code: 901840 | Case of 6 | $47.82 per bottle

Sonoma County, CA

Russian River Valley AVA

100%

Chardonnay

600 cases

Hill top vineyard, surrounded by Oak and Redwood trees

Vertical, cordon spur trained vines

Grapes grafted from vines that sourced the winner of the 1976 Paris Tasting

Fermentation started in tank then transferred to French oak to finish primary and allow secondary fermentation to begin

35% New French Oak

Aged 10 months

Starts out with aromas of white peach, honeysuckle, creme brulee, and jasmine

The palate is fruit driven from beginning to end

Apple pie, melon and stone fruit flavors linger on the tongue

The mid-palate is full and rich, with a touch of minerality

This wine finishes for days with fruit and a refreshing pop of acidity