2006 Simi Chardonnay Russian River Valley
| Vintage: | 2006 |
| Wine Type: | White Wine |
| Varietal: | Chardonnay |
| Appellation: | Russian River |
| PH: | 3.37 |
| Aging: | 13 months in 56% new French oak |
| Alcohol %: | 14.5 |
| Tasting Notes: | 100% Chardonnay Brilliant light straw in color with a slight golden cast. Intriguing notes of spiced apple, honey pineapple, and warm citrus are highlighted by vanilla and toast. Full and intense flavor of roasted pear and nectarine are warmed with toast and spice. Clean delicate fruit balanced with acidity builds to a long, lingering finish. |
| Ratings: | Wine Enthusiast - February 2009 issue Rated 90 points "This wine is mellowing with bottle age, showing softly decadent flavors of grilled pineapples, buttered toast and smoky oak."
Quarterly Review of Wine - Spring 2009 |
| Awards: | San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2009 Silver Medal Winner |
Tasting Notes:
100% Chardonnay
Brilliant light straw in color with a slight golden cast. Intriguing notes of spiced apple, honey pineapple, and warm citrus are highlighted by vanilla and toast. Full and intense flavor of roasted pear and nectarine are warmed with toast and spice. Clean delicate fruit balanced with acidity builds to a long, lingering finish.
Ratings:
Wine Enthusiast - February 2009 issue
Rated 90 points
"This wine is mellowing with bottle age, showing softly decadent flavors of grilled pineapples, buttered toast and smoky oak."
Quarterly Review of Wine - Spring 2009
Rated Five Stars
"Exuberantly nutty nose; lush, elegant, finely turned, toast and citrus flavors."
Awards:
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
2009 Silver Medal Winner
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