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Evelyn Parrish Vineyard

2008 Russian River Valley Chardonnay

The Windsor Vineyards Evelyn Parrish Vineyard Chardonnay from the 2008 vintage captures the essence of the Russian River Valley with its elegant profile. This delightful wine showcases a medium-bodied structure, perfectly balanced by a high acidity that provides a refreshing liveliness. The fruit intensity is prominent, exhibiting enticing notes of ripe apple, pear, and citrus that harmoniously dance on the palate. This Chardonnay is dry, allowing the complex layers to shine through. Its subtle oak influence adds depth, while the mouthwatering finish lingers beautifully, making it an ideal companion for seafood dishes or light appetizers. Indulging in this wine reveals the mastery of winemaking that embodies the Russian River Valley's terroir.

Tasting notes:


Oak

Oak

Vanilla

Vanilla

Butter

Butter

Flavor profile:


Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

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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