Rodney Strong Vineyards
Rodney Strong Chardonnay
2020
About this winery
Rodney Strong Vineyards is dedicated to Sonoma County. The winery was established in 1959 by Rod Strong, one of the first pioneers of the modern wine industry in California, as the 13th bonded winery in Sonoma County. Rick Sayre, current Director of Winemaking, joined in 1979. Since 1989, the winery has been privately owned by the Klein family, a fourth generation California agricultural family. Rodney Strong Vineyards grow and produce wines exclusively from four of Sonoma County's finest...
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Production notes
We fermented 80% of our California Chardonnay and aged this portion in French, American and European oak barrels for up to 8 months, stirring the lees monthly to impart a creamy texture on the palate and a touch of spice and of vanilla flavors. The rest was cold fermented in stainless steel to enhance the tropical fruits and fresh citrus.