Picked up this Geezer at Albertsons tonight. The Chalk Hill AVA was established in 1983 and is located in the NE corner of the Russian River AVA. The 33 sq. mile AVA's Volcanic soils provide harsh but rewarding vintages. Drink it if you can find it! ~$24 | #chardonnay #chalkhill #rodneystrong
On the eyes:
Star Bright Clear Yellow
Med Stain, Tears
No Gas/Floc
On the nose:
Med Alcohol
Unripe Green Apple and Citrus
French Oak
On the tongue:
Med+ Acid
Med+ Alcohol
Med+ Tannin
Full Body, Creamy
Baked Apple and Grapefruit
Nice Toast, Good Finish
Med+ Complexity
— 10 years ago
Christian Gourdin
Huge; big tannins, big flavor, big juice #rodneystrong — 9 years ago