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Bacigalupi Vineyard

2015 Russian River Valley Chardonnay

Dutcher Crossing Bacigalupi Vineyard Chardonnay from the 2015 vintage showcases the exceptional terroir of the Russian River Valley. This expressive white wine exhibits a medium-bodied profile, offering a harmonious balance that captivates the palate. With bright acidity, it refreshes while delivering prominent fruit intensity, revealing notes of ripe apple, pear, and a hint of citrus zest. This Chardonnay strikes a delightful equilibrium between richness and liveliness, presenting a subtle, creamy texture that adds to its complexity. The wine is bone dry, allowing the vibrant fruit flavors to shine through without any cloying sweetness, making it an elegant choice for various occasions. Its versatility pairs wonderfully with seafood, creamy pasta dishes, or simply enjoying on its own.

Tasting notes:


Vanilla

Vanilla

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Butter

Butter

Flavor profile:


Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:


Seafood Pasta, Seafood, Roasted Herbed Chicken

Region:


Russian River Valley

Prized for its elegant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Sonoma's Russian River Valley is one of California's premier AVAs for cool-climate wines. Blessed with the Petaluma Gap—a break in the coastal mountains where chill, foggy air blows in from the Pacific—the valley also benefits from the effects of the Russian River itself. This draws cool Pacific Ocean air inland and creates blanketing fogs that veil the vineyards throughout the chilly mornings. The result is one of the state's longest and coolest growing seasons. Bracing acidity and complex flavors characterize wines from this region, which also includes excellent sparklers made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

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