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Sonoma Bench Chardonnay
Prestige Wine Company
United States - California - Russian River Valley

Rich golden in color. Balanced oak and toast aromas transform into layers of vanilla and brioche amid pear and apple. A luscious wine on the palate; flavors progress with lime citrus, white peach and lemon curd. Texture is silky and rich with just enough firm acidity to achieve a balanced wine whose flavors linger on the palate. Enjoy now or cellar for 2 years.

Specifications
Appellation
Russian River Valley
Wine Type
White
Varietal(s)
100% Chardonnay
Soil type
uplifted marine sedimentary sandstone and alluvial deposits.
Vinification
Fruit picked from our favorite blocks in the Russian River Valley. Careful hand sorting and whole cluster pressing. Fermentation with indigenous, native yeasts accompanied by regular battonage until the completion of the malolactic fermentation in the Spring of 2022.
Aged in French oak for 10 months (25% new barrels; 100% French Oak).
Production
833 (9-liter cases)

Reviews and News

2022 Sonoma Bench Chardonnay - 91 PTS - IWR

2022 Sonoma Bench Chardonnay - 91 PTS - IWR

iwinereview"Medium yellow gold. Rich fruit runs through this Chardonnay from the first whiff to the long finish. Aromas and flavors of citrus and orchard fruit complemented by hints of brioche and toast. Hand sorted, whole cluster pressed and fermented with native yeasts with battonage through malo; aged in 25% new French oak for 10 months."

I-Wine Review (July 2024), 91 pts

 

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