2009 Dutch Bill Creek Chardonnay

Appellation
Russian River Valley (1/3 each Heintz Ranch/Searby/Boriolo Vineyards)
Bottled
3/7/11 - 154 cases
ABV
14.3%

Tasting Notes: Blending three old vine vineyards from different corners of the appellation gives this wine a depth an complexity not only from the soil and vines but also from the varied climates. The aromatics have a wide range that span from apricots and raw honey to nectarines and a minerality that makes you think of flint. The taste is dominated by stone fruit and white flowers which slowly drift into a creamy lemon curd. The sweetness of the fruit is balanced nicely by the acidity that is retained due to the cool climate of the vineyards.