This Russian River Valley Chardonnay is complex and elegant, showing its cool-climate heritage with concentrated flavors and a texture that shows just enough bright citrus tones for balance and excitement. Slight tannins accentuate and compliment the finish, making it one of those Chardonnays that draw you in for the next sip. The wine opens with warm savory aromatics and is followed with lemon and pear in the background. It’s distinctly Chardonnay. New oak has been used sparingly to enhance the wine with subtle tones, rather than dominate it.

Chardonnay grape blend.

This wine contains allergens, sulfites.

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The Estate

Balletto Vineyards makes all of its wine from sustainably farmed estate vineyards located throughout the cool southern region of the Russian River Valley. It is one of the few Russian River wineries to be 100% estate grown and estate bottled, and specializes in vineyard-designated Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Wine Making

Growing and making outstanding barrel-fermented Chardonnay is one of the most difficult tasks in winemaking. We’re picking at optimal ripeness to maintain natural acidity and capture aromatics. Then, to add distinctness and weight, we use only native yeast and complete 100 percent malolactic fermentation. The wine is aged and finished in French oak with lees stirring every three weeks for the first three months. The result is serious Chardonnay with depth, structure and finesse.

Food Suggestions

Pairs well with seafood, grilled chicken, pork tenderloin with an apple sauce reduction sauce, classic cheeses such as Muenster and Edam, and cheese pizza.

• Available Size: 750mL (12 pc)
• Sustainable
• Type: Wines
• Sub-type: Wines
• Class: White
• ABV%: 13.1