2024 Lorenzo Vineyard Chardonnay
Natural acidity, fruit, and elegant structure define this Russian River Valley favorite
$65
Retail
$52
About the Wine
Located near the Laguna de Santa Rosa, the Lorenzo Vineyard is the coldest chardonnay vineyard site that Landmark receives grapes from each vintage. As one of the earliest chardonnay plantings in the Russian River Valley appellation, this cool-climate vineyard’s location, in combination with the age of the vines, allows the fruit to fully ripen at a slow pace, possessing that coveted hang time. These factors allow the grapes to retain their natural acidity, fruit character, and elegant structure for which the Lorenzo Chardonnay is known.
Tasting Notes
Varietal Composition
- % Chardonnay
Body
Appearance
Medium straw color.
Aroma
Opens with an elegant bouquet led by white peach, yellow apple skin, and orange blossom, lifted by a subtle note of ginger spice.
Palate
The palate is rounded and expressive with layered flavors of ripe pear, tea leaves, and toasted almond, supported by a refined thread of vanilla and well-integrated toasted oak. Bright acidity brings balance and freshness, carrying the wine into a long, polished finish with delicate minerality and a lingering sense of warmth.
Key Features
Appellation
Russian River Valley
Fermentation
Whole-cluster-pressed and barrel-fermented with native yeast
Maturation
Barrel-aged for 14 months in 33% new French oak
Alcohol
14.2%
SUGGESTED FOOD PAIRINGS
Seared Sea Scallops
The 2024 Lorenzo Chardonnay exhibits a complex balance between freshness and richness that is a great match for seared sea scallops in a lemon brown-butter sauce.
