Rochioli Chardonnay 2018

96 Points – Wine Enthusiast This wine offers incredible aromatics of crme brle and brioche, rich, warming characteristics that lead to more mineral driven elements of oyster shell and stone. From several parts of the producers estate, including Little Hill and River Block, this is a juicy, lengthy and beautifully structured wine finishing in a swirl of grilled pineapple.
94 Points – Jeb Dunnuck Readers looking for a classic Russian River Chardonnay that has the textbook richness of the appellation yet stays fresh and vibrant will love the 2018 Chardonnay Russian River Valley. Coming from a mix of the single vineyards and aged 8 months in French oak, its lighter gold colour is followed by a great nose of buttered pineapple, tart citrus, white flowers, and a kiss of honeysuckle. It’s aromatic, has great purity, is medium-bodied, and finishes with bright acidity. In short, it’s a terrific Chardonnay that will evolve for 5-7 years.
92 Points – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate The 2018 Chardonnay Estate opens bright and fresh with scents of chamomile, quince, dried green herbs, bakers yeast and a stony note. Light to medium-bodied, its bright and lifted in the mouth with fresh fruit character, a silken texture and uplifted finish.