Rodney Strong Chardonnay Chalk Hill 2023 Bottle:1 and pear aromas shine

and pear aromas shine

A wine that truly struggles between its fun and serious side

perhaps a bit a-typical but then again

A richer pinot with strawberry

water also kicks up the spice even more

Rodney Strong Chardonnay Chalk Hill 2023 Bottle:1 and pear aromas shine93 Points Decanter The Chalk Hill Chardonnay is a product of Rodney Strong's pioneering Chardonnay in the regionthe first to plant the variety there in 1965. The 2022 vintage of this wine does an excellent job of achieving balance, opening with a sweet, inviting nose of apple pie, Meyer lemon crme, and subtle hints of vanilla, balanced by incredible acidity. With 35% new oak and regular btonnage, the wine has a rich yet elegant mouthfeel, is slightly