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16½/20
Rodney Strong Chardonnay Reserve 2015
Russian River, Sonoma County, California, United StatesThe RS reserve comes off meticulously farmed sections of some of the very best vineyards in Russian River Valley. The lots are vinified separately in the Artisan Cellar, in the best barrels, and blended just after malolactic before returning to barrel to complete the aging process. Alternating cool and warm summer periods allowed for longer hang time and a chance to add some clone 15 Arata Chalk Hill chardonnay for the first time in many years, bringing added freshness to the traditionally ripe flavours of clone 76 fruit off the Santa Rosa plain. The new oak is down to 23 percent and it makes a difference, leaving creamy lemon, tropical fruit flavours with flecks of brown spice. Ready to drink.Tasted: 06 February 2018Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| US | $40.00 | 750ml | estimated retail |
| ON | $45.00 | 750ml | Consignment - Mark Anthony Wine Merchants |
| BC | $52.99 | 750ml | private wine stores |
Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 805242UPC: 0087512076624
