DeLoach Russian River Chardonnay

Tasting Notes from the Curator

Within the world of Chardonnay, there exists few exemplifications of terroir-driven finesse quite like DeLoach Russian River Chardonnay. The aromas are a sonnet of orchard fruits, where key lime pirouettes with white peach, all couched in the warm embrace of a baked apple pie. The dance of fruit notes is elevated by the subtle whisper of vanilla and the embrace of toasted oak, a testament to the French oak barrel fermentation and aging.\n\nSip this Chardonnay, and you sip the heart of Russian River Valley itself. The palate is an amalgamation of flavors - from the creamy apple invoking the ripeness of Sonoma’s bounty, to the flinty brightness that speaks to the fog-thick dawns of the region. The texture, an opus of viniculture craft, owes its velvety quality to the barrels and a nuanced approach to malolactic fermentation.\n\nIt isn’t simply wine; it’s a narrative of place, of techniques handed down through generations, observable in the roundness, the buttery richness - softly reigning in the typically sharp acuity of the Chardonnay grape. The finish does not conclude hastily; rather, it lingers, proffering memories of sun-soaked vineyards and mornings of Pacific fog.

Pairings & Suggestions

Seafood: The wine’s vibrant acidity heartily complements the richness of salmon or lobster.\nPoultry and Cream Sauces: Embrace tradition with Roast Chicken and Herbs, or explore new territories with Chicken Alfredo Pasta. The DeLoach Chardonnay provides both a contrast to and enhancement of creamy textures.\nVegetarian Options: Venture into a plant-rich pairing realm wherein a Baked Brie with Apricot emerges as an unexpected hero.\nDesserts: Indulge in a symphony of echoes with an Apple Tarte Tatin or Peach Cobbler, each bite reaffirmed by the wine’s own fruit notes.

A Sonoma Legacy Resurrected

The tale of DeLoach Vineyards is an epic steeped in Sonoma soil. A brainchild of 1975, once exclusively lauded for its Pinot Noir, the vineyard now resonates with Chardonnay sophistication. The turning point was a 2003 acquisition by the renowned Boisset family, European viticulture royalty who infused Old World wisdom with New World terroir. As one sips the eloquent DeLoach Russian River Chardonnay, they taste not just the wine, but the heritage of French winemaking expertise and dedication to the artistry of wine that mirrors the evolutionary narrative of Sonoma’s winemaking.

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Storage Instructions

Maintain this delicate muse of a wine in a climate-controlled environment at 45-55 degrees Fahrenheit, shielded from vibrations and light. On its side, the bottle dreams, cradled in humidity around 70%, ensuring the cork remains perennially moist, ever primed for the next reverie-inducing pour.