Chalk Hill Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2017 (California)

Description

• Creamy Style
• Toasted Almond
• Nectarine
• Long Finish

"The 2017 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast is scented of lemon confit, Greek yogurt, honey toast, toasted almonds and stone over ripe red apple and white stone fruits. Medium-bodied, it offers pretty savory/honeyed fruits with refreshing acidity and a long finish packed with honey-nut flavors" Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

"Sophisticated and gorgeously styled, the wine shows ripe nectarine, mango, fig, cedar and vanilla characters on the nose. It is concentrated and wonderfully weighted on the palate with creamy texture and fleshy mouthfeel, beautifully complemented by fabulous oak infusion and delectable fruit flavours, finishing superbly long and gratifying. At its best: now to 2022" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jan 2019

Packed with delectable, classic flavours from the prized area of Sonoma Coast, this is made and with 100% malolactic (buttery) fermentation and a good amount of new oak. The result offers real Chardonnay satisfaction while staying classy, long and shapely. A classic of the style.

Chalk Hill Estate Vineyards and Winery was purchased recently by Bill Foley, proprietor of Foley Family Wines, who will continue the time-honored traditions that Fred Furth began. Founded in 1972 by Fred Furth, the Chalk Hill Estate encompasses 280 acres of carefully positioned vineyards, including the valley floor, hillsides, and ridge tops of a 1300 acre estate. Perpetuating the time-honored traditions of the first land grant pioneers, the Chalk Hill Estate operates as a family farm with the daily tasks of sustainable viticulture flowing seamlessly through the growing season and ultimately to estate bottled wines. Chalk Hill is the only 100% estate winery in the Chalk Hill AVA nestled within the Russian River Valley. The passion for meticulous viticulture has resulted in elegant, world-class wines.