Tasting Notes
This wine is from California's most prestigious region for Burgundy varietals, the Russian River Valley. The grapes from Hedin Vineyard offer notes of apricots and figs. The Cornerstone Vineyards' Dijon Clone delivers floral aromas and flavors. The Lazy W Vineyard imparts tropical characteristics. The result is an intense, full-bodied wine with excellent structure.
2005 Selby Chardonnay
Russian River
My favorite white wine is Chardonnay. I feel fortunate to make our Chardonnay with grapes from the best vineyards in Sonoma County - just one of the reasons it is award-winning. If you love supple, ripe, elegant Chardonnay imbued with subtle notes of toasty oak, this one is outstanding.
- Susie Selby
PROFILE |
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| Appellation: | Russian River Valley |
| Vineyards/Blend: | 100% Chardonnay The grapes are sourced from Hedin, Lazy W and Syar Vineyards which are all located in the heart of the Russian River Valley. |
| Brix at Harvest: | 24.5 |
| Harvest Date: | September/October 2005 |
| Alcohol: | 14.2% |
| Other Notes: | Aged in 50% new French oak for eight months. 100% malolactic fermentation. |
| Bottled: | August 2006 |
| Cases Produced: | 1,850 |
| Release Date: | November 2006 |
| Price: | $28 |
| Critical Praise | Gold Medal Silver Medal Brnoze Medal |