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Auction Ends: Apr 4, 2015 02:59 AM PDT

Wine

Rochioli Vineyards & Winery - 6 bottles of 2012 Russian River Valley Estate Chardonnay

Item Number
186
Estimated Value
252 USD
Sold
195 USD to frodo2
Number of Bids
5  -  Bid History

Item Description

This wine is a blend from Rochioli's Estate Chardonnay vineyards. The blend consists of sixty percent Mid-40 and forty percent River Block. It is a fine example of the unique characteristics from their property and the Russian River Valley. Aromas of ripe apple, apricot, vanilla and a touch of spice combine with the rich apple flavors and crisp acidity. Although young now, those with the patience to cellar this wine will be rewarded.

Reviews:

Wine Spectator - Raw and a bit rustic now, with a tight, concentrated core of pear, fig, apple and smoky, toasty oak. This is most alluring on the finish. Drink now through 2021.

The Wine Advocate The 2012 Chardonnay Estate, which comes from an assortment of different sites, exhibits lots of orange marmalade, caramelized citrus, honeysuckle and background wet gravelly minerality. Medium-bodied and loaded with fruit.

International Wine Cellar Pale gold. Deeply pitched aromas of poached pear, almond and honey are brightened by a suggestion of minerally oyster shell. Round and velvety but at the same time showing vibrancy to its ripe orchard fruit and melon flavors. A late jolt of lemon pith adds bite to a supple, clinging finish. More hefty than usual for this bottling, which Tom Rochioli attributes entirely to the vintage.

http://www.rochioliwinery.com/

Item Special Note

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