2022 Keplinger 'Zio Tony Vineyard' Chardonnay Russian River Valley
$94.95
Helen Keplinger debuts her take on Russian River Chardonnay with this stunning release from 38-year-old Old Wente vines. Grown in a cool enclave of the valley, it pulses with energy—crisp apple, pear, and Meyer lemon layered with honeysuckle and a touch of steel. The palate is vibrant, medium-bodied, and finely tuned, finishing with tension and verve. A masterful expression of site and clone.
Varietal:
Chardonnay
Winemaker:
Helen Keplinger
Vintage:
2022
Aging:
17 months
Oak Treatment:
100% French Oak, 15% New
Appellation:
Sonoma County
Sub-Appellation:
Russian River Valley
Total Varietal Composition %:
100% Chardonnay
Alcohol %:
14.1%
SKU #:
1055309
Size:
750 ml Bottle
James Suckling
This is a new wine from winemaker Helen Keplinger made from old-vine Wente clone vines planted in 1989 in a cool part of the Russian River Valley. Sliced apples, pears and lemons with some honeysuckle and steel. Medium-bodied with a vivid and lively finish that gives it energy and verve at the end. Al dente fruit character. Drink now or hold.