Item No.
0016202202016
End of Vintage
Rutherford Hill Chardonnay 2016
Rutherford Hill Chardonnay 2016
$25.99
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Varietal
Chardonnay
Region
California
Sub-Appellation
Rutherford
Alcohol %
14.5
Overview
Rutherford Hill Chardonnay is crafted from grapes grown in the cooler climate of southern Napa Valley that create a wine with striking balance and structure. The 100% Chardonnay fruit is carefully hand-picked into half-ton bins and whole cluster pressed to provide the highest quality wine possible. Full-bodied flavor is layered with crisp apple and vanilla. This Chardonnay has a great balance and structure with a lingering honey finish.
Aging
Sur lie aged for 8 months in French oak barrels; 25% new oak
Fermentation
Barrel fermented
Winemaker
Marisa Taylor
Tasting Notes
Style
Full Bodied, Layered, Structured
Flavor
Apple, Honey, Pear, Vanilla
Aroma
Bright aromas of apples, pear, stone fruits, and honey with hints of lemon zest
Taste
Rutherford Hill Chardonnay is crafted from grapes grown in the cooler climate of southern Napa Valley that create a wine with striking balance and structure. The 100% Chardonnay fruit is carefully hand-picked into half-ton bins and whole cluster pressed to provide the highest quality wine possible. Full-bodied flavor is layered with crisp apple and vanilla. This Chardonnay has a great balance and structure with a lingering honey finish.