2009 Sonoma Cuvée Chardonnay

Rutz Cellars Our mid-level “PREMIER CRU” Chardonnay – “SONOMA CUVEE” is a step up on the ladder in our Burgundian profile that highlights the true elements that have become synonymous with Rutz Cellars and France.  It is NOT just THE flavor profile … IT IS A PASSION – AN EMOTION  that runs TANTAMOUNT to our “CORE” .  The proprietary vineyards for this bottling come from across the Sonoma landscape…Sonoma Coast, Sonoma Valley, Sonoma Carneros, with still the “Heart and Soul” coming from Russian River Valley…from where Keith Rutz began his journey some 40 years ago.  The journey to “create” exciting, not boring wines, pushes the envelope with this “Sonoma Cuvee” Chardonnay.  Its “just so subtle” French Oak casts a loud tune for today’s harmony for the fruit it so richly deserves.  This creates a more lush, roundness on the mid-palate that does NOT drop off!  It keeps you wondering what’s coming next?

Tasting Notes:  Ripe tangerine citrus and honey evolve together with the crisp, clean flavors of the earthly minerals that are on its “backbone.”

Statistics:
Harvest Dates: October 2009
Alcohol: 14.4%
Ph: 3.4
Total Acid: 0.55 g/100ml

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