The Cutrer

Russian River Valley Chardonnay

Sonoma-Cutrer's The Cutrer is a delightful Chardonnay hailing from the esteemed Russian River Valley. This white wine embodies elegance and finesse with its medium body, refreshing acidity, and prominent fruit intensity. The Cutrer boasts a beautiful pale straw color that captures the essence of its cool-climate origins. It showcases the classic characteristics of a well-crafted Chardonnay, making it a perfect choice for those seeking a sophisticated and vibrant wine experience.

Tasting notes:

Vanilla

Apple Pie

Butter

Flavor profile:

Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:

Grilled Shrimp, Grilled Shrimp with Garlic Butter, 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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