Rochioli Vineyard Oak Puncheon Fermented

Russian River Valley Chardonnay

This Gary Farrell Rochioli Vineyard Oak Puncheon Fermented Chardonnay from the Russian River Valley showcases a full body with pronounced acidity and high fruit intensity. Crafted from the renowned Rochioli Vineyard, this wine exudes elegance and complexity. The oak puncheon fermentation process adds layers of depth and richness to the white wine, enhancing its already impressive characteristics. With a beautiful golden hue, this Chardonnay offers a luxurious tasting experience that captures the essence of the Russian River Valley's terroir.

Tasting notes:

Vanilla

Apple Pie

Butterscotch

Flavor profile:

Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:

Seafood, Fettuccine Alfredo, Lemon Butter Scallops

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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