Rochioli Chardonnay 2022 (750ml)
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Description
Rochioli's 2022 Chardonnay comes from Russian River Valley, a region that draws out richness and complexity in this varietal. The wine is made predominantly from the Hanzel Clone, a selection that yields elegant, balanced fruit. It pours a pale straw yellow and drinks with immediate appeal.
The nose opens with lemon curd, orange blossom, and ripe golden apples, inviting and clear. On the palate, you'll find concentrated stone fruit flavors balanced by tangy acidity and a silky, supple texture that feels broader than the wine's medium to full body might suggest. There's a stony minerality on the finish that adds definition and length. This is a Chardonnay built for near-term enjoyment, drinking beautifully now and over the next several years.
Product Details
| Category | Wine |
| Color | White |
| Country | USA |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Russian River Valley |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Producer | J. Rochioli Vineyards and Winery |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 750 ML |
| Subtype | Still |
Expert Reviews
The 2022 Chardonnay Estate has open, inviting aromas of candied peaches, manuka honey, white pepper and tropical flowers. The satiny, medium-bodied palate pairs concentrated flavors and textural breadth with tangy acidity, and it has a long, flavorful finish.
Predominantly from the Hanzel Clone and pouring a youthful straw yellow color, the 2022 Chardonnay Russian River Valley is elegant, pure, and sunny, with notes of lemon curd, orange blossom, and ripe golden apples. Medium to full-bodied, it has very nice purity, a silky, supple texture, and a stony finish. It’s a beautiful entry to the range to drink over the next 8-10 years. (Jeb Dunnuck, June 2024)