Chardonnay

2023 Russian River Valley Chardonnay

The Thumbprint Cellars Chardonnay hails from the renowned Russian River Valley, known for producing exceptional Chardonnays. This 2023 vintage showcases the classic white color of Chardonnay wines. On the palate, this wine offers a beautiful balance of body, acidity, fruit intensity, tannins, and dryness, embodying the essence of a well-crafted Chardonnay from this esteemed wine region.

Tasting notes:

White Peach

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:

Seafood, Shrimp Scampi, Grilled Halibut

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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