Wine By Nine

White Wine by Rochioli from Russian River, California. Color: Straw yellow. Aroma: Aromas of ripe apple, tropical fruit and a touch of spice. Taste: Rich apple flavors and a crisp acidity.

White Wine by Jordan from Russian River, California. In Jordan's cellar, free-run quality juice was extracted from the cool, handpicked grapes using their new, technologically advanced Willmes press. Among other benefits, this press extracts juice at very low pressure in a short period of time; the result is an ultra-premium juice that is very low in bitter and astringent tannins. Fermentation occurred in small French oak barrels (37% new) and aged with extended sur lie contact for five months to add an understated, creamy texture to the mid-palate. Partial malolactic fermentation permitted the wine to retain its natural, crisp acidity - a hallmark of Russian River Valley fruit. This acidity contributes to the mineral flintiness and clean finish of the wine. The citrus and mineral bouquet includes delicate aromas of crisp green apple, kiwi, honey and lightly toasted oak. The balance of green apple fruit and crisp acidity provides lasting flavors that will complement the table fare of any home or restaurant.

White Wine by Jordan from Russian River, California. In keeping with our classic Old-World style of Chardonnay, this vintage possesses a citrus and mineral bouquet that reveals notes of crisp green apple, kiwi, honey and lightly toasted oak. On the palate, the wine is lively and complex with flavors that include pear, fuji apple and limestone balanced with toasty oak. All of these refined flavors contribute to the balanced expression of fruit aroma, flavor and finish, making this the perfect complement to many types of cuisine.

White Wine by Iron Horse from Russian River, California. 2005 is the quintessential Green Valley vintage. It beautifully expresses the bright, focused, clean, sweet-tart flavors of cool, foggy Green Valley. It is beautifully balanced, imparting a delightful leesy, toasty, perfectly integrated barrel character that doesn't overwhelm the fruit. The texture is soft, smooth, silky and sensuous. The finish, long and lingering. Food pairings: Enjoy with corn soup, rainbow trout, sole, halibut with mushrooms and asparagus, salmon, steamed lobster, lemon roast chicken served with jasmine rice, veal chop, anything with a cream sauce, goat cheese and walnuts.

White Wine by Iron Horse from Russian River, California. 2003 is a excellent vintage in terms of quality and flavor intensity. It is also a special anniversary vintage, marking our 25th year of making Estate Chardonnay at Iron Horse. It beautifully expresses the bright, focused, clean, sweet-tart flavors of cool, foggy Green Valley. It is beautifully balanced, imparting a delightful leesy, toasty, perfectly integrated barrel character that doesn't overwhelm the fruit. The texture is soft, smooth, silky and sensuous. The finish, long and lingering. Enjoy with corn soup, rainbow trout, sole, halibut with mushrooms and asparagus, salmon, steamed lobster, lemon roast chicken served with jasmine rice, veal chop, anything with a cream sauce, goat cheese, walnuts - in other words, as often as possible.

White Wine by Dry Creek Vineyard from Russian River, California. The 2005 Russian River Chardonnay begins with abundant aromas of peach, apricot, pear, and toasted almonds. More complex aromas of spice and hazelnut are revealed after several minutes in the glass. On the palate, crisp acidity from Dry Creek's cool weather vineyards strike an excellent balance with subtle oak nuances. The finish is long and lingering with additional vanilla and cream elements that add even more finesse and elegance to this beautiful wine.

White Wine by Geyser Peak from Russian River, California. Showing a bright straw color, this fruit-driven wine bursts with lush aromas of ripe apples, peach and hints of butterscotch and vanilla. These flavors are prominent on the palate, which begins with a rich, round entry and gives way to a crisp, citrus-laced, and nicely balanced acidity on the finish. The wine's wonderfully creamy texture has been enhanced by both lees stirring and by aging in water-bent American oak barrels. This wine offers a fresh, balanced fruit style that will pair remarkably well with a variety of light to medium-bodied foods.

White Wine by Martin Ray from Russian River, California. The 2005 Russian River Valley Chardonnay begins with rich aromas, highlighted by fresh peaches, apples and vanilla. The wine's superior structure and balance has a backbone of crisp apple, peach and creamy vanilla flavors that continue flawlessly on to a ripe and elegant finish. A succulent dish of fresh lobster tails with a rich butter sauce would be an excellent match for this Chardonnay.

White Wine by Martin Ray from Russian River, California. This Russian River Valley Chardonnay begins with rich aromas, highlighted by fresh peaches, apples and vanilla. The wine's superior structure and balance has a backbone of crisp apple, peach and creamy vanilla flavors that continue flawlessly on to a ripe and elegant finish.

White Wine by Hanna from Russian River, California. This estate Chardonnay offers rich pear and green apple flavors, along with notes of vanilla and spice. Crisp acidity balances the full body, making this wine exceptionally food-friendly. Enjoy it with pasta with cream sauce, grilled salmon, or roast chicken.

White Wine by Lake Sonoma from Russian River, California. The grapes for this wine were whole cluster pressed to keep harsh phenolic compounds at a low level. After a short settling period, the clear juice was racked to French oak barrels for fermentation. The wine was aged on the fermentation lees for five months with regular stirring to re-suspend the lees and make a rounder, more complex wine. Flavors of apple and pears complement the soft vanilla oak profile and creme brulee-like finish. This Chardonnay pairs readily with a variety of foods including fresh fruit, aged cheeses, green salads, lighter pasta, poultry, pork and seafood.

White Wine by De Loach from Russian River, California. Nose: Aromas of pear, apple and vanilla. Palate: Concentrated flavors of pear, apple and vanilla are complemented nicely by toasty oak components. This elegant wine is rich and clean with a smooth, long-lasting finish. Food pairings: Salad with marinated shrimp and papaya mango dressing, grilled salmon with basil-cream sauce, carrot-ginger soup.