Chardonnay Russian River Valley

2023 Russian River Valley Chardonnay

The Hanna Chardonnay from the Russian River Valley in the 2023 vintage is a luscious white wine that embodies the essence of its renowned terroir. This Chardonnay showcases a medium body, with a delightful balance of acidity that gives it a lively and refreshing character. The fruit intensity in this wine is prominent, offering flavors of ripe apples, citrus, and a hint of tropical notes. The Russian River Valley's cool climate imparts a crisp edge to this Chardonnay, making it a perfect choice for those who appreciate a well-rounded, fruit-forward white wine.

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:

Lemon Chicken, Scallops, 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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