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Winemaker's Release Late Harvest

2013 Russian River Valley Chardonnay

Sonoma-Cutrer Winemaker's Release Late Harvest is an exquisite white wine from the renowned Russian River Valley, showcasing a stunning vintage from 2013. This delightful Chardonnay offers a full-bodied experience, with a refreshing mouthwatering acidity that beautifully balances its sweet profile. The fruit intensity is prominently showcased with luscious notes of ripe pear, honey, and hints of citrus, creating a harmonious sensation on the palate. The wine has a delightful sweetness, making it a splendid choice for those who appreciate slightly off-dry wines. Its delicate structure and smooth finish make this Late Harvest Chardonnay a true gem, perfect for sipping on its own or pairing with a dessert.

Tasting notes:


Vanilla

Vanilla

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Butter

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:


Seafood, Shrimp Scampi, Seared Salmon

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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