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Reserve

2009 Russian River Valley Chardonnay

The Rodney Strong Reserve Chardonnay from the 2009 vintage offers a delightful experience emanating from the renowned Russian River Valley. This white wine is medium-bodied with a bright and lively acidity that dances on the palate, making each sip refreshing and invigorating. It showcases a prominent fruit intensity, featuring vibrant notes of apple, pear, and hints of tropical fruit, which are beautifully complemented by subtle oak undertones. The wine is dry, providing a clean and crisp finish that lingers pleasantly. With its well-integrated acidity and fruit-forward character, this Chardonnay is undoubtedly a superb choice for both casual gatherings and elegant occasions.

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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