Cloaked in the cool coastal fog that rolls over the vineyards each day Chardonnay grown in the Russian River Valley retains a lively acidity and crispness as it ripens slowly in the cool climate. We love the vibrant, perfumed aromatics and fresh, bright fruit flavors. The 2012 season was nearly perfect, and Chardonnay developed great complexity and concentration while naturally juicy acidity and fresh aromas and flavors. This release offers a classic RRV Chardonnay profile: fresh aromas of apple and stone fruit leading to a palate filled with ripe pear and honeydew melon.