2016 J. Rochioli Chardonnay Little Hill Vineyard

This is the first release of a Chardonnay under this Little Hill label. The 2016 Chardonnay Little Hill reveals beautiful spice and floral notes of ginger, coriander seed, orange blossoms and honeysuckle with a core of guava, pineapple and apple pie plus a waft of brioche. Medium to full-bodied, the palate possesses great freshness with bags of tropical fruit flavors and a racy backbone delivering a long finish.

The 2016 Chardonnay Little Hill is a new wine in this range. Curiously, the Little Hill emerges from the oldest vines on the property, but this is the first vintage Rochioli has bottled the Little Hill as a vineyard designate. Previously the fruit went to David Ramey. Layers of candied lemon peel, tangerine, vanillin and sweet spice build in the glass. This is a quintessential expression of Russian River Chardonnay. Don’t miss it!