Ron Rubin - Russian River Valley - Chardonnay 2023
- Producer Ron Rubin Winery
- Country USA
- Region California
- Appellation Sonoma County
- UPC 00-88186-10033-20
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Item# 71070-23
James Suckling
90pt
Ageing
Barrel and tank fermented with a mix of French and American Oak, 20%
new. Partial secondary (malolactic) fermentation in barrels.
Background
2023 was a cooler and wetter than average year for the Russian River Valley.
These lower temperatures delayed harvest, but make up for it by allowing
the fruit to ripen and mature slowly on the vines. This slow ripening created
intense aromas and flavors, deepening the complexity of the wine and lead
to fantastic flavor development.
Tasting notes
Spicy and bold, aromatic notes of ripe apple, pineapple, mango and citrus. This Chardonnay is classic and sophisticated - combining California
Sunshine with more complex and spicy nuances of the Russian River Valley.
The fruity aromatics are rounded out with toasty oak, spicy ginger, nuts,
apple and a hint of tangerine. This oak forward Chardonnay with a touch
of sweetness can be enjoyed with hard cheeses, grilled cauliflower dusted
in parmesan or chicken and mushrooms in a creamy butter sauce. You can
enjoy it now or save it for later, as it expected to age exceptionally.
Terroir
Cool morning fog sweeps from the Pacific Ocean over the Russian River
Valley nearly everyday. This unique climate produces diurnal swings ranging
from 30 to 40F, allowing the delicate Chardonnay grapes to ripen longer
on the vine. As a result, Russian River Valley Chardonnay typically sees an
increase in flavor and complexity.
Vinification
The Chardonnay grapes for this wine were hand-picked and gently pressed
to retain optimum flavor and integrity of the fruit. Sourcing from our
favorite sustainable vineyards allows us to showcase the bright fruit flavors
while allowing for a great acidic structure.
