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Grand Cru Select

Russian River Valley Chardonnay

Sonoma-Cutrer Grand Cru Select is an exceptional Chardonnay hailing from the renowned Russian River Valley, a region celebrated for its ideal climate for growing exquisite grapes. This wine displays a brilliant straw-yellow color, enticing the eye and hinting at its refined character. On the palate, the body is medium, presenting a harmonious blend of vibrant acidity and fruit intensity that showcases notes of crisp green apple, juicy pear, and zesty citrus. The wine's bright acidity provides a mouthwatering freshness, while subtle hints of vanilla and toast from oak aging add complexity and depth. The finish is clean and refreshing, making this Chardonnay an ideal companion for a variety of culinary delights, from seafood to creamy pasta dishes. Overall, Sonoma-Cutrer Grand Cru Select embodies a well-crafted expression of the terroir and winemaking expertise that defines this esteemed region.

Tasting notes:


Lemon

Lemon

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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