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2017 Kalinda Russian River Valley Chardonnay

SKU #1520385 95 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Outer quote mark (This wine was awarded 95 points under its original label, but, due to confidentiality agreements, we can't disclose the name of the producer nor the text of the review.) Inner quote mark

K&L Notes

We can't tell you exactly what this wine is or who made it for us...however we can say that the exact same wine in this bottle sells for $60 and received 95 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. We can also tell you that it comes from some of the finest parcels of Chardonnay vines in California and is made by one the most highly regarded winemakers in the business.

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2017 Kalinda Russian River Valley Chardonnay

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RP: 95

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By: Ryan Woodhouse | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: 2/1/2021 | Send Email

One of the biggest deals under our house label, Kalinda for quite sometime! Yes we often have juice from top wineries and are sworn to secrecy about the origin of the wine...but this bottling is the EXACT same finished wine that was scored 95 points by Robert Parker's Wine Advocate! Several other top critics also rated it between 92-94 points...but if we list all those we might give the game away! This parcel was initially headed to an overseas market before 2020 happened...and now we're simply the lucky benefactors thanks to our long relationship with the winery. The wine is absolutely classic Russian River Valley Chard; it opens with beautiful, opulent, golden orchard fruits, Crème Brûlée, almond paste and baked bread. Whilst the front palate is quite rich and generous, there is plenty of acidity here too, and a nice little flinty mineral note in the finish underscoring everything. Drinking beautifully, I think it's really hitting its stride and will drink well for another 5 or so years, maybe more.

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Additional Information:

Varietal:

Chardonnay

- It's hard to believe that up until about 30 years ago, this extremely popular varietal hid behind the veil of geographical names like Chablis and Puligny-Montrachet. Now grown all over the world and bottled by its varietal name, Chardonnay has achieved a level of branding unlike any other wine. Surprisingly, though, what you get when you buy Chardonnay can differ greatly from country to country and even within one country, depending on the climate where it's grown and how it is vinified and aged. From fresh, crisp and minerally with apple and lemon notes to rich and buttery with tropical fruit overtones, Chardonnay runs the gamut. In France's Burgundy, Chardonnay is the source of the prized wines of Chablis, Corton-Charlemagne, Mâcon, Meursault and Montrachet. It also the foundation of exceptional Champagne, where it is blended with Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier or vinified on its own into Blanc de Blancs. It is also extremely popular in California, and is gaining popularity in Australia, New Zealand, Italy, Spain and South Africa.

Country:

United States

- When people consider domestic wine, they normally think about the state of California. The fine viticultural Region within California, including the Napa Valley, Sonoma, Santa Cruz Mountains, Mendocino and Santa Barbara, are capable of growing grapes of world-class quality. But there's plenty of fabulous wine coming from other states, too. Oregon, Washington and New York are also causing eyebrows (and glassware) to be raised around the world.

Sub-Region:

California

- With the explosive growth that California's wine industry has seen the past several years, it's easy to view winemaking and grape growing in the Golden State as a recent phenomenon. And while it's true that California's viticultural history is brief compared to several European countries, this state's roots date back well over 200 years. Due to the enormous response to California wine within the United States and worldwide, there are thousands of excellent and diverse wines being produced within the state each year.

Specific Appellation:

Alexander Valley/Russian River

- Among Sonoma County's northernmost appellations, the Alexander Valley AVA acts as a gateway to neighboring Napa to the east and Mendocino to the north. It is a sprawling appellation, with pockets of distinct microclimates and soils, and as such, is home to a variety of wine grapes and styles. Nearly everything grows in the Alexander Valley, though Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay are the most widely planted grapes. The Russian River Valley lies to the south of Alexander Valley, and is marked by much cooler temperatures and frequently heavy fog. The Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grown here are some of the state's finest and most sought-after. Aromatic whites like Gewürztraminer and Riesling can also be successful, and sparkling wine production has a long history in the area.

Alcohol Content (%):

14.5