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We may not know much about surfing, but we certainly know an AMAZING white wine when we see one. And that’s just what we discovered in today’s Longboard Vineyards 2012 Russian River Valley Chardonnay.
A bit more robust and weighty that your typical Chardonnay, today’s wine most definitely belongs in the big leagues. Crafted with fruit harvested solely from the sought-after Rochioli Vineyard, today’s wine is luxury from beginning to end, with robust fruit flavors transitioning into an incredibly lush and elegant finish.
Go ahead, treat yourself with today’s delectable Chardonnay.
What the Winery Says
2012 Russian River Valley Chardonnay
- Winemaker
- Oded Shakked
- Accolades
- 92 Points - Wine Spectator, 90 Points - Robert Parker
- Appellation
- Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
- Vineyard
- Rochioli Vineyard
- Fruit Variety
- 100% Chardonnay
- Cooperage
- 11 months in 50% new French oak
- Fermentation
- 100 % barrel fermentation, Lees stirred every two weeks
- ABV
- 14.2%