2023 Russian River Valley Chardonnay
Extracelestial Series
WONT BE AVAILABLE TO SHIP UNTIL MAY 12th!
Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
Appellation: 100% Russian River Valley
pH: 3.44
TA: 6.7
Oak: Aged in 40% new French oak barrels
Every year our goal crafting the VML Appellation Chardonnay is to select a fairly eclectic, high quality group of vineyards that do justice in the representation of Russian River Valley Chardonnay, one of the more special places on the planet to grow Chardonnay grapes. The 2023 is no exception. We selected 2 vineyards, 4 diverse blocks, 2 different clones, and selection of different yeasts to create a complex, structured, and quite elegant wine.
The 2023 is a big girl, boasting aromatics of toasted oak, green apple, and honeysuckle. The palate is on the broader side of medium plus, with full malolactic fermentation and 18-month elevage in about 40% new French oak barrels, lending itself to a smooth broad flavor profile. The wine carries some zippy acidity, most prevalent on the finish, where acid, graham cracker, and sweeter fruit notes mingle together harmoniously.
