2024 Starr Ridge Vineyard Chardonnay
$55
Retail
$44
About the Wine
Displaying the best vineyard-designate Chardonnays that California has to offer has always been a hallmark of Landmark wines, and our Starr Ridge Chardonnay is no exception. The Starr Ridge Vineyard is planted with the Montrachet selection (clone) of chardonnay, which is highly sought after due to the high-quality wines produced from its low-yielding grapes.
Tasting Notes
Varietal Composition
- % Chardonnay
Body
Appearance
Bright, pale straw color.
Aroma
Introduces an expressive bouquet led by white peach, nectarine, and crisp green apple aromas.
Palate
The palate is richly layered and round with broader fruit tones of yellow apple, ripe pear, and lemon meringue, enriched by understated notes of butterscotch and the savory, earthy character of cheese rind. A gentle hint of vanilla adds warmth, guiding the wine into a creamy, well-balanced finish.
Key Features
Appellation
Russian River Valley
Fermentation
Whole-cluster-pressed and barrel-fermented with native yeast
Maturation
Barrel-aged for 14 months in French oak (33% new)
Alcohol
14.3%
SUGGESTED FOOD PAIRINGS
Seared Sea Scallops
Richly layered with abundant fruit and savory spice elements, the 2024 Starr Ridge Chardonnay would be a delicious pairing with seared sea scallops in a beurre blanc sauce.
