Today's Wine Review
2017 Rodney Strong Chardonnay "Blue Wing Vineyard"
Winery: Rodney Strong
Vintage: 2017
Wine Name/Vineyard: "Blue Wing Vineyard"
Wine Category: Chardonnay
Grape blend: 100% Chardonnay
Bottle size: 750 ml
Region: Petaluma Gap
State or country: CA
Price: $25
Cases produced: unknown
KWG Score: 90 (based on 1 review)
Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90)
Review date: September 26, 2020
Wine Review: This single vineyard Chardonnay from Rodney Strong is a medium yellow colored and opens with green apple, pineapple, toast and caramel aromas, along with grassy and floral notes. On the palate, it is fresh and clean, with medium-plus body and medium-plus acidity. I also found it to be round, creamy and balanced. The flavor profile is a mineral infused green apple, along with hints of lime zest, mild oak and caramel. The finish is mineral-driven and nicely extended. Open a bottle of this Chard with your weeknight grab-and-go rotisserie chicken. – Mark
Winemaker Notes: Our Petaluma Gap Chardonnay has aromas of pineapple, golden apple and hay. On the palate, this wine is bursting with honey crisp apple, fresh minerality and a creamy mouth feel, ending with a smooth, butterscotch finish. Enjoy this with an Asian salad, spicy seafood pasta or lemon garlic chicken.
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