2009 Stickybeak Russian River Valley Chardonnay

One 750ml bottle

The nose shows intense characters of pear, spice and almonds with underlying white peach notes. The palate is long and powerful, displaying dried pear, toasty, creamy custard tart, nuances of cashew with lingering stone fruit, and a fresh, clean acid finish. 
 
Let’s face it, Chardonnay can be quite obnoxious if played with a heavy hand. Stickybeak looks to produce a Chardonnay with fine flavor and a lively texture with cleansing length. They avoid overdoing the oak and keep the creamy/butterscotch, malolactic components to a minimum (30% in this case). One third of the Chardonnay was fermented in stainless steel tanks to maintain its freshness while only older, lightly-toasted oak was used on the balance. 
 
Russian River has become one of the most sought-after addresses for Californian Chardonnay, and for good reason: it produces wonderfully expressive fruit with concentrated flavors and high natural acidity. Stickybeak has secured two small holdings near Wohler Road that are coveted for their alluvial loams and limestone soils. 

Pear, spice, almond, white peach, toast, creamy custard tart and stone fruit