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2008 Chardonnay, Rodney Strong
Vineyard: Rodney Strong Vineyards
Price: $20.00
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Varietal: Chardonnay
Style: White
Region: United States
Other Vintages: 2010 2007 2006 2004 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1995 1982 NV
Drink By 2018
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  • Background
    Barrel fermentation in new and seasoned French oak added toasty vanilla and spice complexities, and during 8 months of barrel ageing, we regularly stirred the “lees” in barrel, which gives a certain fullness and creamy texture on the palate. Encouraging malolactic fermentation added additional character, and in the glass the wine is both creamy and crisp, with abundant fruit character, mineral, and toasty oak flavors. Enjoy over the next 1-3 years.
  • CellarTracker Community Tasting Notes
    Community Tasting Notes (average 87.8 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 14 notes) - hiding notes with no text
  • California State Fair Commercial Wine Competition
    Tie for BEST OF CLASS Sonoma Appellation
  • Ultimate Wine Challenge
    Excellent, Highly Recommended
  • Long Beach Grand Cru
  • National Women's Wine Competition
  • Riverside International Wine Competition
  • Sonoma County Harvest Fair
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  • csrubas
    love this stuff great in summer with fish or stand alone.