2024 Rochioli Chardonnay

Tasting Notes
This Rochioli Chardonnay from the famed River Block Vineyard in the Russian River Valley is a compelling expression of site and soil. Planted in Goldridge sandy loam, the vineyard imparts both tension and textural refinement to the wine. The nose is precise and lifted, offering notes of orange blossom, green apple skin, wet stone, and a subtle lactic nuance reminiscent of aged Gouda. On the palate, the wine shows vibrant acidity layered with flavors of prickly pear, baked Gravenstein apple, vanilla bean, and butterscotch, suggesting judicious oak integration. A pronounced mineral through-line and balanced phenolic grip provide structure, while the finish is persistent and saline, underscoring both the vineyard’s coastal influence and the wine’s aging potential.

Chef Valette's Food Pairings
Crab Cioppino - Saffron Rouille & Toasted Focaccia & Fennel Confit
Roasted Chicken - Garlic Confit & Caramelized Shallot & Roasted Chicken Jus
Fresh Lumaconi Pasta - Sautéed Shrimp & Toasted Garlic & Classic Alfredo
Pan Roasted King Salmon - Roasted Chestnuts & Smoked Bacon & Caramelized Onions

Aging and Refining
This wine is a true expression the Rochioli’s stunning River Block vineyard in the heart of the Russian River Valley. Whole cluster pressed, barrel fermented and aged in French oak this wine builds depth and complexity through the aging process. Unfiltered and unfined allowing the award winning Rochioli vineyard site to shine through in the glass.