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Chardonnay

2023 Russian River Valley Chardonnay

La Crema Chardonnay is a captivating white wine hailing from the renowned Russian River Valley. This 2023 vintage showcases a beautifully bright and golden hue, inviting you to explore its delightful character. With a medium body, the wine presents a delightful balance that is both refreshing and satiating. The acidity is pronounced, lending a mouthwatering quality that enhances its vibrant fruit flavors. Expect an impressive fruit intensity that captures the essence of ripe stone fruits, particularly peach and nectarine, intertwined with subtle hints of vanilla and toasty oak. The wine is dry, making it exceptionally versatile for pairing with a variety of dishes. Enjoy this alluring Chardonnay as it embodies the signature finesse and elegance of the Russian River Valley.

Tasting notes:


Vanilla

Vanilla

Apple Pie

Apple Pie

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:


Grilled Shrimp, Seafood Salad, 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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