Winery newsletter, winemaker notes, gourmet recipes and. An exquisite example of coolclimate chardonnay, this favourite features tropical fruit, roasted hazelnut, citrus and butter. Aromas of apple pie, bosc pear and white peach are accented with oak spice, a hint of vanilla, toasted nuts, and a touch of butterscotch and light caramel. Tom cannavan of wine chooses the sonoma cutrer chardonnay 2006 from california as his wine of the week for june 27th 2010. Sonoma county wineries have created a variety of special offers to alleviate the cost to ship wine directly to your doorstep.
Aug 06, 2014 the second release of the masters collection way back in 2007 involved a sonomacutrer chardonnay finish, and it was a huge hit. The whiskey is now a bit of a cult favorite and sells for a pretty penny at auction. Sonoma coast chardonnay vintage 2017 sonoma coast chardonnay please enjoy our wines responsibly. Tasting notes distinct aromas of ginger and lemon zest are joined by toasty coconut, melon and caramel alongside a mineral, flinty cedar chest oakiness overlaid by notes of. We have decided to suspend all tours and tastings at sonomacutrer beginning march 14, 2020. Click through the gallery to see some of the wineries that made the list and read the article below for a list of the top 100 wines with tasting notes. Buy rodney strong vineyards critically acclaimed alexander valley, rockaway and brothers ridge wines, handcrafted from rodney strong artisan cellars, using artisan winemaking techniques to coax forth the essence of the vineyard. The creamy texture of this wine offers flavors of ripe pear and peach that is balanced with a nice, bright acidity.
Sonoma cutrer has been producing the finest quality wines since it opened as a vineyard company in 1973. We were able to make it through the season without water shortages in. Sonomacutrer chardonnay sonoma coast 2014 wine rating. Members will receive 4bottles of sonoma cutrer s most exclusive pinot noir wines shipped 3times each year. Sonoma magazines annual selection of the top 100 wines of sonoma has been announced. Taste with our winemakers virtual wine tastings order your sip 6 pack that includes each of these exquisite wines at a special price and enjoy live virtual tastings. Stores and prices for 2014 sonomacutrer chardonnay, sonoma coast prices, stores, tasting notes and market data. A creamy texture is followed by a long, minerally finish.
Aromas of nectarine, stone fruit, white peach and oak spice are accented with hints of vanilla, toasted nuts and a touch of butterscotch and light caramel with a subtle cinnamon spice undertone. Their signature style boasts notes of pear, baked apple and roasted nuts, with a hint of vanilla and butterscotch. It has a rich texture that is big, round and creamy, flowing into a bright finish balanced with sonoma cutrer s hallmark acidity. Join today for immediate access to our database of more than 386,000 wine ratings. Jun 26, 2010 tom cannavan of chooses the sonoma cutrer chardonnay 2006 from california as his wine of the week for june 27th 2010. Our 2014 vintage is the truest expression of terroir. This wine has the distinctive sonomacutrer balance between elegance and richness for a mediumbodied, mouthfilling wine. This wine has the distinctive sonomacutrer balance between elegance and richness for a medium bodied, mouthfilling wine. If pinot is the hero for sonoma, then chardonnay at times plays the role of. Wine enthusiast gave the 2014 vintage a score of 90. Taste with our winemakers virtual wine tastings order your sip 6 pack that includes each of these exquisite wines at a special price and enjoy live virtual tastings april 15 zidanelia arcidiacono. Sonomacutrer chardonnay sonoma coast 2014 winemakers notes. Stores and prices for 2014 sonomacutrer russian river ranches chard. Sonoma cutrer les pierres sonoma coast chardonnay at first the scent is creamy, yet clean, with essence of delicate green pear.
As a sonoma cutrer club member you not only receive exclusive wines shipped directly to you, but access to limited release wines and great discounts when you purchase our wines at the winery or online. The winery is dedicated exclusively to the production of estate bottled chardonnay from its own vineyards. Sonomacutrer chardonnay, sonoma coast tasting notes. Bright fruit aromas of kiwi, apple and white peach are followed by notes of toasted nuts and stone fruit, with touches of sweet oak and honeysuckle. Sonomacutrer vineyards sonomacutrer vineyards, wine. This wine has the distinctive sonomacutrer balance between elegance and richness for a medium. This wine has the signature sonomacutrer balance from start to finish with a creamy and juicy midpalate. The wines excellent balance makes it a great choice with lightlybattered, panfried petrale sole. We were able to make it through the season without water shortages in the vineyards by using deficit irrigation concepts and careful analysis of soil and plant moisture data. Fruit for this single vineyard wine comes from specific blocks within the winerys cutrer vineyard. Sonomacutrer russian river ranches chardonnay lcbo. Our team has been actively monitoring the coronavirus covid19 situation, especially as it relates to sonoma county, ca.
Valley makes it an ideal place to produce many exceptional wines. Sonomacutrers top priority is always to protect the health and wellness of our guests and employees. Enjoy its appealing aromas and flavors of ripe nectarine, mineral notes, and light oak accents with lightlybreaded, sauteed english sole. Buy 2014 sonoma cutrer chardonnay russian river ranches from sonoma valley, california, and browse saratoga wine exchanges entire selection of today. Sonomacutrer 2014 the cutrer chardonnay russian river. Its foundation is built in the hillsides and rocky foothills in the region recognized as the sonoma coast and russian river valley appellations these regions experience long, even growing seasons thanks to the cool, foggy coastal climate. Russian river valley, one of the united states topranked wine regions, is located at the heart o. Jan 24, 2019 notes on current russian river valley releases. Where more than 24 critics scores exist, only the first 24 are displayed. This wine has the distinctive sonoma cutrer balance between elegance and richness for a mediumbodied, mouthfilling wine. Sonomacutrer is dedicated to the pursuit of original expression in its wines.
Find vanilla and yellow plum, and flavors of apple and sweet spice. Fermentation andor maturation in oak barrels contributes notes of vanilla, smoke and hints of sweet spices such. Sonoma coast chardonnay and over 9 million other choices, were certain to help you produce the best choice. Catalog 2014 red car wine company chardonnay ritchie. It only takes momentsbut it will help you drink better all year.
The 2017 sonomacutrer sonoma coast chardonnay does an excellent job of displaying the charms from the sonoma coast ava. Russian river valley, sonoma, ca from the cutrer vineyard located less than fifteen miles from the pacific ocean, this fullbodied wine displays notes of citrus, tropical fruits, and hazelnuts. For wine consumers, the name sonomacutrer is synonymous with superb. For wine consumers, the name sonoma cutrer is synonymous with superb. Sonomacutrer grand cuvee 2014 this is the initial release of this sparkling wine from sonomacutrer and it is very impressive. Not just any winery founder brice cutrer jones met with many knowledgeable winemakers of the time and came to a conclusion. A number of new and revamped wineries will have you tasting them in style. Stores and prices for sonoma cutrer the cutrer chardonnay, russian r. There is lots of finesse to the long, silky finish highlighted with long barrel spice notes. A generosity of baked pear is supported by sizable notions of. Malolactic fermentation gives distinctive buttery aromas. Sonomacutrer 2014 pinot noir russian river valley rating.
Sonomacutrer chardonnay russian river ranches 2014 750ml. Today, the best american chardonnay comes from sonoma. As you smell this wine, you will notice fruit forward aromas with hints of light floral notes. There is a long, silky finish highlighted with notes of roasted nuts and barrel spice.
Sonoma cutrer launched its vineyard in 1973 on the sonoma coast, with a focus on chardonnay. This wine is remarkably well made and memorable for its. Of owsley vineyards ten pinot blocks, we selected ktop as the single source of fruit. Observations on a vintage harvest 2017 was quite the year for winemaking in california and provided sonoma cutrer with another great year of fruit. Flavors of stone fruit and lime are accented with toasted nuts and barrel spice. This wines rating, tasting notes, price and auction data are only available to members. Discover your next favorite bottle of wine in the wine access store. One of our signature wines, the sonoma coast chardonnay is broad, juicy, and balanced. Spiky acidity meets a muddle of apple, caramel and baked. Vintage 20 sonoma coast chardonnay sonoma coast chardonnay alcohol. The 2014 sonomacutrer sonoma coast chardonnay delivers enticing flavorsdried peach skin, stones, and light savory earth. The mouth is lush and ripe, yet at the same time firmly structured. Russian river ranches chardonnay sonomacutrer vineyards. Russian river ranches is made from select lots representing the finest vineyards this appellation has to offer.
When chardonnay grapes are planted on cool sites, the resulting wines flavors tend towards grapefruit, lemon zest, green apple, celery leaf and wet flint, while warmer locations coax out richer, more tropical flavors of melon, peach and pineapple. Grapes for this chardonnay are harvested from the heart of russian river valley to the western edges of green valley bordering the sonoma coast. There is a long finish highlighted with notes of toasted almonds and barrel spice. Outstanding quality is guaranteed by legendary california enologist, tom hinde, and his experienced team of viticulturists and winemakers. Several important critics have rated this sonoma coast wine highly. The sonoma coast appellation features diverse soil types and growing conditions perfect for producing exceptional chardonnay. Jun 02, 2015 sonomacutrer vineyard and tasting room is located at 4401 slusser road, windsor, ca 95492. Sonomacutrer russian river valley pinot noir 2014 from russian river, sonoma county, california the first impression starts in the nose with deep, dark fruit aromas of cola and cassis, followed by a touch of cedar wood complexity accented with hints of col. The best wine vintages to drink in 2020 trying to decide if a 20 or 2014 cab is drinking better. Sonoma cutrer les pierres chardonnay 2017 white wine california.
Russian river valley sublime chardonnay and pinot noir. You can still purchase wines from hundreds of sonoma. The les pierres vineyard is known worldwide for its rocky soil that infuses the grapes and the wine with varied mineral essence. Stores and prices for 2014 sonomacutrer chardonnay, sonoma coast tasting notes, market data, prices and stores in usa. We have decided to suspend all tours and tastings at sonoma cutrer. Rodney strong 2014 chardonnay sonoma county rating and. This wine has won the san francisco chronicle wine competition gold award for the 2015 vintage and the 2014 vintage. Since 1981, sonoma cutrer vineyards has produced three vineyard designated wines from the distinct soils of les pierres, the cutrer vineyard, and russian river ranches. Our last report on this region posted mostly about the 2015 and 2014. Sonoma cutrer s top priority is always to protect the health and wellness of our guests and employees. Sonoma cutrer sonoma coast chardonnay 2014 from sonoma coast, sonoma county, california aromas of apple pie, bosc pear and white peach are accented with oak spice, a hint of vanilla, toasted nuts, and a touch of butterscotch and light caramel.
Call 8777973489 or visit sonomacutrer online to schedule a winery tour andor tasting and for more information. Members will receive 4bottles of sonoma cutrer s most exclusive chardonnay and pinot noir wines shipped 3times each year. You can still purchase wines from hundreds of sonoma county wineries that will deliver to direct to you. In the 70s, the company planted several different grape varieties and virtually overnight sonomacutrers chardonnay grapes had gained a reputation for exceptional quality and were in high demand by many premium wineries. Sonoma cutrer vineyards was founded as solely a vineyard in 1973, but in 1981 they took the first step to making themselves truly famous. Senior editor nick stock tasted more than 400 wines from sonoma in october and james and his son earlier in the year. With time in the glass, the flinty wet stone aroma takes over, coupled with overtones of rich, yeasty champagne. Sonomacutrer sonoma coast chardonnay 20 from sonoma coast, sonoma county, california fruit aromas of golden delicious apple, bosc pear and white peach are accented with toasted nuts, oak spice, a hint of vanilla and a touch of butter.
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