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2018 Chardonnay

Penrose Hill

Russian River Valley, United States

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This premiere 90 Pt. Gold Medal Russian River Valley Chardonnay is the archetype of elegant New World Chardonnay.

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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.
Penrose Hill 2018 Chardonnay Russian River Valley, California

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

Body 4 Acidity 3Sweetness 2Fruit Intensity 3

Tasting Notes

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"Crisp and lively, with aromas of apple, citrus and easy oak spice that deliver on the palate. Tasty!" - Rich Cook, 2020 Critics Challenge. "This wine performs the neat trick of combining excellent richness and palate weight with freshness." - Robert Whitley, 2020 Sommelier Challenge

Awards

Penrose Hill 2018 Chardonnay Russian River Valley, California: Chardonnay

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10 TOTAL AWARDS

  • Gold Medal, 2020 Critics Challenge: International Wine Competition
  • Points 90 Points, 2020 Critics Challenge: International Wine Competition
  • Special Award, 2020 Sommelier Challenge
  • Platinum Medal, 2020 Sommelier Challenge
  • Silver Medal, 2020 Sunset Magazine International Wine Competition
  • Points 95 Points, 2020 Sommelier Challenge
  • Silver Medal, 2020 International Women's Wine Competition
  • Double Gold Medal, 2020 Denver International Wine Competition
  • Bronze Medal, 2020 Sommelier Choice Awards
  • Silver Medal, 2020 USA Wine Ratings
Penrose Hill 2018 Chardonnay Russian River Valley, California