2023 Reserve Russian River Valley Chardonnay
Luscious with ripe flavors
$45
Retail
$36
About the Wine
JUSTIN’s history with Chardonnay is long-standing and storied, as the chardonnay fruit was among the first grape varieties planted on our original estate in Paso Robles in 1981. Embark on a sensory journey with the 2023 Chardonnay from the esteemed Russian River Valley. This limited-production Reserve Chardonnay, crafted with the finest grapes, draws on the legacy rooted at our Paso Robles estate while simultaneously adding a new angle to the variety. The result? A luscious, full-bodied Chardonnay that delights the palate with delicate notes of ripe apple and Anjou pear. With a long and dry finish, this is a wine that is as rich as it is vibrant.
Tasting Notes
Body
Appearance
Yellow with golden reflections and moderate tears that form persistently on the glass.
Aroma
Bold on the nose with baked apple, nectarine, and caramelized pineapple leading to floral notes of honeysuckle and chamomile with wet stone, almond and vanilla.
Palate
Dry and full-bodied with spiced pear, golden delicious apple and ripe apricot on entry followed by marzipan, fresh cream, and sustained fruit on the mid-palette. The finish is long with notes of roasted chestnut, almond, vanilla, caramel, and toast all held together by fresh acidity and an underlying minerality, reminiscent of river stone.
Key Features
Appellation
Russian River Valley
Fermentation
Whole cluster pressed, and barrel fermented in 100% French oak
Alcohol
14.7%
Maturation
Barrel-aged, sur lie, for 14 months in 35% new French oak
SUGGESTED FOOD PAIRINGS
White Fish
The 2023 JUSTIN Reserve Chardonnay is a wine that pairs best with rich dishes that can match its luxurious mouthfeel and generous notes of fruit and spice. Enjoy this wine with butter poached filet of halibut, finished with a squeeze of Meyer lemon over the top or with creamy cheeses such as La Tur or Humboldt Fog for the perfect pairing.
