Skip to main content

2022 KB Russian River Chardonnay

MSRP: $120.00
$99.99
(You save $20.01 )
SKU:
49206-22
Gift wrapping:
Options available
Vintage:
2022
Bottle size:
750ml
Variety:
Chardonnay
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Sub-region:
Russian River Valley
Category:
Brand:

The winery says:

The marine influence that follows the Russian River inland from the Pacific Coast is a powerful attribute of this region. Fog helps to keep nights cool and offers the vines a well-deserved break from daytime temperatures. Our premier Chardonnay vineyards are home to some of the coolest parts of the Russian River Valley. Here, fruit can mature gracefully on the vine, cultivating more intensely focused flavors.

This synergistic Chardonnay unveils a precisely structured palate with captivating aromatics. Notes of kiwi, lavender, and baking spice delight while complementing the pristine acidity. Individual pressed lots were all 100% native primary and malolactic fermentations, adding a profound depth and length to a refined finish.

Again, there’s no press yet (though the other stores are quoting a Wine Spectator 97-point review). But this great 2022 should certainly surpass the Dunnuck 97-point 2017 (a difficult year), of which he says:

A beautiful Chardonnay from the Russian River Valley brought up in 34% new French oak, the 2017 Chardonnay One Sixteen sports a medium gold color as well as a rich, powerful bouquet of caramelized citrus, white currants, toasted hazelnuts, and brioche. Deep, rich, medium to full-bodied, and beautifully textured, it has flawless balance, bright acidity, and is a profound Chardonnay that will stand beside the finest white Burgundies.