2019 Migration Russian River Valley Chardonnay Running Creek Vineyard
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Highlighting lush, layered flavors, bright acidity and impeccably balanced French oak, Migration is dedicated to crafting wines from the finest cool-climate winegrowing regions. This dedication led us to establish our estate vineyard in the heart of the legendary Russian River Valley. This wine is a selection of the best blocks and barrels of wine from this exceptional site. With notes of citrus blossom, white flower and stone fruit, this wine is layered with flavor and aroma while light and refreshing on the palate.
Wine Profile
Production Notes
Varietal Composition: 100% Chardonnay; Oak profile and aging: Hand harvested and whole cluster pressed cold to tank, racked to barrel for cool barrel fermentation on lees. Bâttonage for 2 months and barrel aged for 10 months on 38% new French oak.
Winemaker Notes
Displaying the graceful energy that has become a trademark of Running Creek Vineyard, this lovely Chardonnay unfurls in supple layers of Fuji apple, Meyer lemon and delicate white flower notes. On the palate, the texture is broad and mouth-filling, with bright acidity and French-oak inspired hints of vanilla and spice adding nuance to a long, elegant finish.
Production
2019 was an amazing year for cool-climate varietals. With plentiful spring rains, the growing season got off to a great start, especially for our dry-farmed Running Creek Estate. The season continued to provide ideal conditions, with cooler spring weather, moderate summer temperatures, and warm days in the runup to harvest. We picked each vineyard exactly when we wished, resulting in bright, crisp Chardonnays with pure, elegantly delineated flavors and vibrant and concentrated Pinot Noirs with silky, refined tannins.
Wine Specs
Wine Specs
Vintage
2019
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Russian River Valley
Vineyard Designation
Running Creek Vineyard
Acid
0.58 g/100 ml
pH
3.60
Alcohol %
14.20
