2017 J. Rochioli Chardonnay South River Vineyard
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The 2017 Chardonnay South River Vineyard begins with notes of baker's yeast, white blossoms and wet stone, fleshing out to quince fruit. The medium-bodied palate is broad, with loads of honeyed and nutty notions underpinned by intense salinity and tangy acidity, finishing long and textured.
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Coming from a site in the Russian River and aged eight months in French oak, the 2017 Chardonnay South River offers more lemon curd, white flowers, and crushed rock-like minerality as well as a beautifully balanced, vibrant style on the palate. It doesn't have the sheer richness of the River Block cuvée yet has fabulous purity, precision, and length while still playing in the richer, classical style of all Rochioli's wines. You can't go wrong with any of these Chardonnays. 220 cases.