BASICS:
PRODUCER: Pellegrini Wine Company
VINTAGE: 2014
WINE: Olivet Lane Vineyard Estate Bottled Chardonnay
PRICE: $55.95 per bottle
REGION: Russian River Valley – Sonoma County – California – USA
TECHNICAL:
GRAPES: 100% Chardonnay (Certified Sustainable by California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance)
CLOSURE: Natural cork
ALCOHOL: 14.2%
BOTTLE SIZE: 750mL
CASE PACK: 6 x 750mL
ENJOY:
IDEAL TEMPERATURE: 10°C to 13°C
CELLARING: Drink now and within 7 to 9 years of vintage
WITH FOOD: Fresh Dungeness crab, triple cream brie, herb-roasted chicken, pasta primavera
PERFECT RECIPE: Baked Brie with Cranberry-Pecan-Bacon Crumble – RECIPE
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OLIVET LANE ESTATE BOTTLED CHARDONNAY TASTING TAGS:
#CHARDONNAY #SONOMA #CALIFORNIA WINES
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FROM THE WINEMAKER:
Forty years after planting, the 2015 Olivet Lane Estate Vineyard Chardonnay continues to live up to its history of textural and structural grandeur. Harmonized perfumes of Fuji apple and charred pineapple are accompanied by accents of toffee and cinnamon. Tones of Meyer lemon curd, allspice, pear and papaya fill the mouth, with a finish full of butterscotch and light hints of cedar. The bright acid and creamy rich texture balance beautifully. Ideally, drink this wine within the next 3 to 5 years, but don’t be afraid to break it out earlier for the right occasion.
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EXPERT OPINION:
“Fleshy and briny, this wine hails from the producer’s own marquee vineyard, situated in the heart of the Olivet Lane district. Ripe, with a buttery undertone, it’s classic in its rendering of Gravenstein apple and pear flavors—balanced, yet with a robust frame.” –V. Boone, Wine Enthusiast
90 / 100 Points
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Photo: Joseph Gonzalez
