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Founders Reserve 2010

2010 Russian River Valley Chardonnay

The Sonoma-Cutrer Founders Reserve 2010 is a stunning representation of Chardonnay from the esteemed Russian River Valley. This white wine showcases a medium body that offers a delightful balance of richness and elegance. The acidity is bright and lively, contributing a refreshing quality that beautifully complements the fruit intensity, which is pronounced with luscious notes of ripe pear, green apple, and a hint of citrus. The wine is expertly crafted to maintain a dry profile, allowing the vibrant flavors to shine through without being overshadowed. Its buttery texture and subtle oak influence impart a graceful complexity, making it a versatile choice for pairing with seafood or poultry dishes, or simply enjoying on its own.

Tasting notes:


Vanilla

Vanilla

Toast

Toast

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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