Bravium Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2022

This bright and balanced wine perfectly reflects the cool climate Russian River Valley vineyard where it was grown. Brilliant yellow-gold color, with seashell, orange blossom, apple, pineapple, lemon oil, damp soil, and white flower aromas, with a hint of vanillin oak. The wine opens with fresh, lushly textured tropical fruit that transitions to citrus - lemon and lime - and tree - apple, apricot, mango, and nectarine - flavors on the spice-inflected mid palate. Medium acidity turns lightly saline on the vivacious finish of this delicious Chardonnay.

Plumis Vineyard is Bravium’s estate Chardonnay planting, located on the north side of the Russian River near the small town of Forestville. This low lying site is regularly blanketed by fog and winds that originate in the nearby Pacific Ocean, which slows ripening and provides balanced acidity in our wines. 90 acres are planted to a wide variety of Chardonnay vines, including selections that originated at Stony Hill Vineyard. Dijon clones make up the balance of the vineyard, with nine distinct blocks planted in 2001 and 2003. The Chardonnay grown in this vineyard reaches its highest potential, thanks to its unique microclimate, soil, and exposure.