Aromas of ripe apples and pears with dusty mineral notes are fresh and inviting. In the mouth generous flavors of apple and pear are joined by juicy melon and orange. It is medium bodied with a lush roundness and crisp, citrusy acidity adding a contrasting park of brightness. The flavors linger on the tongue. Enjoy it with a simple pasta such as Cacio e Pepe. Members of the Pellegrini family first arrived in the U.S. from Tuscany in the early 1990s. They sold grapes for home winemakers during Prohibition and established a winery after the repeal. Over the years they invested in vineyards planting Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in the Russian River Valley. Today, the winery is in the hands of fourth generation family member, Alexia Pellegrini.
Pellegrini, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay 2018
By Rebecca Murphy