Barrel Auction 2018

Russian River Valley Chardonnay

The Sonoma-Cutrer Barrel Auction 2018 is a vibrant and elegantly crafted white wine made from the Chardonnay grape varietal. Sourced from the esteemed Russian River Valley region, this Chardonnay offers a beautiful balance of body, acidity, fruit intensity, and a hint of tannins. The wine showcases the unique characteristics of its terroir, with notes of crisp apple, citrus zest, and a subtle hint of vanilla. The Sonoma-Cutrer Barrel Auction 2018 is a true testament to the exceptional winemaking expertise found in the Russian River Valley, producing a Chardonnay that is both refreshing and complex.

Tasting notes:

Vanilla

Apple Pie

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:

Grilled Salmon, Roasted Salmon, Lemon Butter Scallops

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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