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Penrose Hill
Russian River Valley, California
This premiere 90 Pt. Gold Medal Russian River Valley Chardonnay is the archetype of elegant New World Chardonnay.
ABOUT THIS WINE:
Penrose Hill
Chardonnay
When it comes to American Chardonnay, it doesn’t get better than this. Our lush and fruit-forward wine hails from America’s single best region for growing Burgundian grapes. The cool, foggy climate of the Russian River Valley, a renowned viticultural area in the heart of California’s Sonoma County, nurtures Chardonnay grapes into something with no equal in the nation. Once the grapes are picked early, they’re hand-sorted, gently pressed and aged in French oak barrels for 10 months before bottling. Scroll through the image carousel above to learn more about this wine.
ABOUT THIS WINE
Penrose Hill
Chardonnay
When it comes to American Chardonnay, it doesn’t get better than this. Our lush and fruit-forward wine hails from America’s single best region for growing Burgundian grapes. The cool, foggy climate of the Russian River Valley, a renowned viticultural area in the heart of California’s Sonoma County, nurtures Chardonnay grapes into something with no equal in the nation. Once the grapes are picked early, they’re hand-sorted, gently pressed and aged in French oak barrels for 10 months before bottling. Scroll through the image carousel above to learn more about this wine.
WINE 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.
WINE 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.
FLAVOR PROFILE:
Pairs well with…
Roasted Chicken, Brie, Lobster
Pairs well with…
Roasted Chicken, Brie, Lobster
FLAVOR PROFILE
Pairs well with…
Roasted Chicken, Brie, Lobster
Pairs well with…
Roasted Chicken, Brie, Lobster
TASTING NOTES:
Pear
Vanilla
Lemon
Expect to taste notes of Meyer lemon and green apple, rounded out with accents of vanilla, toast, and brioche. "Crisp and lively, with aromas of apple, citrus and easy oak spice that entice, and deliver on the palate. Tasty!" - Rich Cook, 2020 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition. "This vintage from Penrose Hill performs the neat trick of combining excellent richness and palate weight with freshness and structure. It’s a beauty and it was a Platinum Award winner." - Robert Whitley, 2020 Sommelier Challenge
TASTING NOTES
Pear
Vanilla
Lemon
Expect to taste notes of Meyer lemon and green apple, rounded out with accents of vanilla, toast, and brioche. "Crisp and lively, with aromas of apple, citrus and easy oak spice that entice, and deliver on the palate. Tasty!" - Rich Cook, 2020 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition. "This vintage from Penrose Hill performs the neat trick of combining excellent richness and palate weight with freshness and structure. It’s a beauty and it was a Platinum Award winner." - Robert Whitley, 2020 Sommelier Challenge
AWARDS:
Penrose Hill
9 TOTAL AWARDS
Best Chardonnay, 2020 Sommelier Challenge
95 Points, 2020 Sommelier Challenge
90 Points, 2020 Critics Challenge: International Wine Competition
AWARDS
Penrose Hill
9 TOTAL AWARDS
Best Chardonnay, 2020 Sommelier Challenge
95 Points, 2020 Sommelier Challenge
90 Points, 2020 Critics Challenge: International Wine Competition
ABOUT THE BRAND:
Penrose Hill
In both music and art, only a true master can capture the unique rhythm of each piece by bringing all its elements into harmony. Every vineyard has a voice—the song of the stones, the vines, the wind, the slope—all working together to convey the very essence of place . Penrose Hill honors the art of winemaking by crafting exquisite expressions of classic varietals from iconic regions. For our Fine Wine Collection, our winemakers harness the brilliance of each region’s distinct terroir, ensuring that with every glass, its rhythm comes to life.
ABOUT THE BRAND
Penrose Hill
In both music and art, only a true master can capture the unique rhythm of each piece by bringing all its elements into harmony. Every vineyard has a voice—the song of the stones, the vines, the wind, the slope—all working together to convey the very essence of place . Penrose Hill honors the art of winemaking by crafting exquisite expressions of classic varietals from iconic regions. For our Fine Wine Collection, our winemakers harness the brilliance of each region’s distinct terroir, ensuring that with every glass, its rhythm comes to life.