Long time stalwart winery Rodney Strong has produced this bottle for years now, and its fans are legion for good reason. It’s the whole apple pie in a glass, with the fruit spice and crust all working well together and finishing dry with a bright acidic pop. Good stuff. A Platinum Award winner at the 2021 Sommelier Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition.
Rodney Strong Vineyards, Chalk Hill, Sonoma County (California) Chardonnay 2018
By Rich Cook