Rochioli Chardonnay 2017

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$59.99

SKU 02054

750ml

'Quiet and assured, third generation winemaker Tom Rochioli continues to produce spectacular wines from the family’s 100 acres of vineyards in the heart of the Russian River Valley on both sides of Westside Road south of Healdsburg. The two most commonly encountered cuvées are the Russian River Estate Chardonnay and Russian River Estate Pinot Noir.' ROBERT M. PARKER JR.

Category	White Wine
Varietal	Chardonnay
Region	California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Brand	Rochioli
Alcohol/vol	14.5%

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Wine EnthusiastMade from three sections of the famous vineyard, the majority from a share of River Block and the Mid 40, this white is remarkably good, complex and memorable. Matchstick notes give way to barrel oak, vanilla and spicy caramel apple, the palate textured and layered in additional elements of lemon peel, Key lime and pear. Full bodied, it holds its weight and breadth in balance, producing enduring beauty.

Virginie Boone, April 1, 2019

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