{"product_id":"lot-474-2023-green-valley-of-russian-river-valley-chardonnay-12-bottle-case","title":"Lot 474 | 2023 Green Valley of Russian River Valley Chardonnay 12-bottle case","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e***RECENTLY BOTTLED FUTURE, SHIPPING BEGINS THIS WEEK***\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe veterans of this list will be familiar with Green Valley of Russian River Valley, though it’s been a minute – today’s offer is our first release from this amazing appellation in three years! Small in size but mighty in quality, this valley within a valley boasts some of the most sought-after land in Sonoma for producing world class Burgundian varietals, and we’ve picked up a sublime Chardonnay at 65% OFF from a producer that put this appellation on the map.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLot 474 is a 100% Chardonnay from two pristine vineyards nestled among the appellation's rolling hills. The marriage of these two parcels has produced a golden blend that showcases both French and American influences, and has widespread acclaim to boot – previous vintages garnered 90+ points from the major publications, not to mention a rabid local following. It’s no surprise that direct from the winery, this gem fetches $45\/bottle, $540\/case. We’ve secured it for you at a much more attractive price...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur price: $189\/case DELIVERED, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$15+\/bottle to your door.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur team likes to refer to Green Valley as the Russian River Valley on steroids. One of the coolest areas within the broader Russian River Valley AVA, its proximity to the Pacific Ocean means the blanket of coastal fog lingers longer, keeping temperatures down. Most notably, nowhere in Sonoma is the prized Goldridge loam more prevalent – this fast-draining sandy soil is perfect for grapevines, forcing roots deeper in search of moisture and limiting canopy vigor. Small bunches of wonderfully concentrated fruit are the result, and with 2023’s growing season being one of the longest on record, those extra few weeks of hang time in an area already known for its long growing season have elevated the fruit to a rarefied level of maturity and ripeness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLot 474 was crafted by a veteran winemaker who’s been producing Chardonnay from these plots for close to twenty years. The fruit was hand-picked in the pre-dawn hours, sorted, then whole-cluster pressed for a more complex, age-worthy profile before malo and a barrel program of 40% new French oak to round out the texture. Each parcel was vinified separately, then blended before bottling. Featuring the hallmark citrus and uplifted floral tones of Burgundy layered over a distinctively American backbone, it's the best of both worlds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA floral nose opens with a bit of mineral, followed by white blossoms, lemon oils, Asian pear, and whispers of pineapple. The entry is expressive, with additional citrus and white blossoms distributed over exceptionally balanced texture, tangible acidity, and an overall impeccable framework. A clean, resonant finish is uplifted with lime peel, shifting to delicate florals that beckon a second sip.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e13.8% alc\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"de Négoce","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45370590429350,"sku":"CASE.OG0474","price":189.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0338\/3299\/2908\/files\/Lot474_deNegoce_Chardonnay_GrnValleyRRV-NB_b8c4df05-6b2b-4cff-9242-3869bfafcf07.png?v=1743689795","url":"https:\/\/www.denegoce.com\/products\/lot-474-2023-green-valley-of-russian-river-valley-chardonnay-12-bottle-case","provider":"de Négoce","version":"1.0","type":"link"}