2018 Chardonnay Rochioli
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From another gem of a vineyard in the Russian River, the 2018 Chardonnay Rochioli Vineyard offers loads of honeyed lemon fruits as well as medium to full-bodied richness, bright acidity, some subtle toasty, nutty, creamy nuances, and one heck of a great finish. This is another serious, age-worthy beauty from Ramey that will keep for 10-12+ years.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2018 Chardonnay Rochioli Vineyard is youthfully wound with soft white peach scents and touches of hazelnuts, flowers and crushed shell. The palate is racy and mineral driven to begin, opening to a soft, generously perfumed finish. Give it another couple of years in bottle. 905 cases produced.
The 2018 Chardonnay Rochioli Vineyard is a powerful, structured wine. Apricot, burnt sugar, crushed rocks, chamomile, spice, lemon confit and marzipan flesh out. Ample and expansive, the Rochioli is a Chardonnay of real character. In 2018, it is especially distinctive.