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Sullivan Vineyard

2012 Russian River Valley Chardonnay

Peirson Meyer Sullivan Vineyard 2012 Chardonnay is a delightful expression of the Russian River Valley, showcasing the region's exceptional terroir. This wine features a luminous pale straw color, inviting you into its aromatic embrace of ripe stone fruits and subtle citrus notes. With a rich and creamy mouthfeel, it embodies a full-bodied character, balanced by a bright and refreshing acidity that keeps it lively on the palate. The fruit intensity is prominent, revealing layers of peach, apricot, and hints of tropical kiwi, complemented by a whisper of nutty oak. This Chardonnay is beautifully integrated, with well-structured tannins that offer a delightful roundness, while its dryness provides a crisp finish, making it an excellent companion to a wide variety of dishes or simply enjoyed on its own.

Tasting notes:


Butter, Brioche, Vanilla

Butter

Butter

Brioche

Brioche

Vanilla

Vanilla

Flavor profile:


Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Color Intensity Color Intensity 2

Low High

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Oak Oak 0

Low High

Spiciness Spiciness 1

Low High

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Pronounced

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Grilled Shrimp, Sea Bass with Wine Reduction, Crab Croquettes

Region:


Russian River Valley
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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