2009 Proprietors Reserve Chardonnay

Rutz Cellars “ Proprietors Reserve “ designation is new to the line up of the Rutz Burgundian style wines crafted deep in tradition of the true Burgundy pyramid of “Grand Cru” –“Premier Cru” –“Village” wines. “Proprietors Reserve “ – VILLAGE – IS true to the “core” for its backbone in the climate of the cool Russian River Valley which delivers its clean and crisp natural acidity. From the Gold Ridge soil of our surrounding vineyards of Dutton Ranch, Martinelli Vineyard & Bachiagalupi Vineyards, the now 20 year old Rutz Cellars caves exude the “natural” element that is ever-present in the makeup of this wine. Minerality! This limestone character on the pallet evolves from the mineral deposits now naturally growing inside our caves. With just a “touch” of French Oak from the Troncais & Never forests….the wine is well intergrated with the fruit. The “less is better” approach then becomes a “balanced wine”. The blend for this bottling consists of proprietary fruit harvested late season from our Russian River Valley, Sonoma Coast & Mendocino vineyards. Aged for some 12 months in the high 95% humidity and ambient temperature of 59 F of our caves….this wine was bottled in September 2010.


Tasting Notes:  A balance of minerals of limestone lingers on the mid palate with hints of French Oak in the background. Crisp Granny Apple flavors & lime citrus round out the pallet.

Statistics:
Harvest Dates: October 2009
Alcohol : 13.8%
PH: 3.52
Total Acid: 0.55 g/100ml

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