Yellow apple and Comice pear marry to produce a rich aromatic profile. Subtle notes of jasmine and chamomile offer a brightness and liveliness on the nose. Hints of matcha tea further add to the intrigue in this exciting offering from the Olivet Lane Vineyard. In the mouth, the yellow apple and pear flavors lead to hints of green tea. Fruit sourced from old vines lends to the rich but well-balanced palate which has the right amount of acidity and a fine tannin structure. A subtle minerality lengthens the finish on this spectacular wine.
2017 Olivet Lane Vineyard Chardonnay
Reviews
94 / Wine Advocate
The 2017 Chardonnay Olivet Lane Vineyard has an open, gregarious nose of baked apple pie and peach cobbler with honeysuckle, roasted almonds, Greek yogurt and spice. Medium to full-bodied, it offers lots of savory fruit layers in the mouth with great juicy acidity and a long, honeyed/nutty finish. 368 cases produced. Anticipated maturity: 2019 – 2027.
90 / Wine and Spirits
This grows at the Pellegrini family’s vineyard in the center of the Russian river Valley, on vines they planted soon after purchasing the property in 1973. It’s old-Wente-clone chardonnay, presented here in a deeply colored wine with flavors of butterscotch, apricot, and yellow plum. Scents of apple blossoms develop as the toastiness of the oak recedes with air. Pour it with a creamy veal stew. -J.G.
94 / Wine Enthusiast
This is a fresh, vibrant and all-around high-toned white from the heart of the Olivet Lane District. It is full in weight and concentrated in welcoming teases of citrus pith, lemongrass and ginger. —V.B.
- Alcohol
- 14.8%
- pH
- 3.41
- TA
- 0.62g/100mL
- Barrel Aging
- 13 months
- Barrel Selection
- 32% new, 33% 1 yr., 37% 3 yr.
When to Drink
2020-2027
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