DeLoach Russian River Valley Chardonnay
Wine Description
Using estate grapes and selected fruit from growers who focus on sustainable farming practices in the Russian River Valley, this series of wines represents the “heart and soul” of DeLoach’s offerings. These consistently award-winning and satisfying wines reflect the cool climate, complex and elegant fruit-forward flavor profile unique to the Russian River Valley appellation.
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Vineyard & Production Info
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Wine Production
The wine was fermented in 50% French oak barrels, with the balance in stainless steel tanks. The wine went through some Malolactic fermentation, resulting in a well-balanced wine with bright acidity and a rich, round mouthfeel.
About the Vineyard
DeLoach Russian River Valley Chardonnay is predominantly harvested from the BCD Vineyard, the Norris Vineyard and the Boriolo Vineyard. Each of these Russian River Valley Vineyards are certified Sonoma Sustainable and contribute their unique complexities to the final blend.
The BCD Vineyard, located adjacent to the DeLoach Estate on a very gentle south facing slope, features heavy clay soils that decrease the vigor of the vines and is influenced by the Laguna de Santa Rosa. The Norris Vineyard is located in the Chalk Hill sub-appellation of the Russian River Valley and is planted to two clones of Chardonnay – 809 and 17. Clone 809 provides floral and other high-tone aromatics while the Clone 17 lends richer, riper fruit flavors. The Boriolo Vineyard is located on the Olivet Bench at the northeast of the winery. The vineyard’s sandy and clay loam soils produce fruit that is higher in acidity with more minerality and offering fresh fruit flavors. Together, these vineyards produce the backbone of our Russian River Valley Chardonnay.
