Professional Reviews
Wine Spectator
What importer Skurnik Wines has to say about this wine...
Practicing Organic100% ChardonnayRochioli Vineyard (Russian River Valley AVA)The Rochioli family has grown grapes on their property since the late ‘50s over 3 generationsSourced from the mid-40 block (82%) and River block (18%)Yolo sandy loam and overwash, derived from sedimentary formation in alluvial fansClonal selection: Clones 5 (planted in 1995) and 76 (1995 & 1998, and Clone 5 from the River block (planted in 1989)Whole cluster pressed for phenolic delicacy• Native yeast and full native malolactic fermentation in barrel• Sur lies bâtonnage• Aged 20 months in 20% new French oak barrels (François Frères and Taransaud Beaune)• Traditionally fined for clarity, but unfiltered• 13.5% abv
Details
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Grape Variety
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Vintage
2021
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Size
750ml
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Sweetness
Dry
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Body
Full Bodied