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Reserve

Russian River Valley Chardonnay

Simi Reserve Chardonnay from the renowned Russian River Valley is a splendid expression of this beloved varietal. This wine showcases a full-bodied character, providing a wonderful mouthfeel that envelops the palate. The acidity is bright and refreshing, creating a lively balance that dances alongside the wine’s rich fruit intensity. With notes of apple and pear complemented by hints of vanilla and toasty oak, the flavor profile is both elegant and profound. The wine is notably dry, making it an ideal companion for a variety of dishes. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with seafood or creamy pasta, this Simi Reserve Chardonnay embodies sophistication and finesse.

Tasting notes:


Vanilla

Vanilla

Apple Pie

Apple Pie

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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