{"product_id":"lewis-cellars-chardonnay-russian-river-2023-750ml","title":"Lewis Cellars Chardonnay Russian River 2023 750ml","description":"\u003ch5\u003eLewis Cellars Chardonnay Russian River Valley — Sonoma County 2023\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eLewis Cellars is one of Napa and Sonoma’s most celebrated producers of opulent, barrel-fermented Chardonnay — and the Russian River Valley bottling is the more feminine, floral counterpart to their Napa expression. The Russian River Valley is defined by its proximity to the Pacific: morning fog, cool afternoons, and salty ocean air that slow ripening and impart a distinctive floral aromatic quality and subtle minerality that sets this appellation apart. The 2023 growing season was one of the longest of the past decade — mild, consistently sunny weather promoted even ripening with exceptional complexity. Lewis waited until late September to begin harvest, picking the last fruit in the second week of November, allowing prolonged hang time for maximal flavor development. The wine is fully barrel-fermented with native yeast and undergoes 100% malolactic conversion in French oak — the Lewis signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe color is a luminous golden straw. The nose is rich and captivating: sweet jasmine, roasted pear, popcorn, caramel, cinnamon, and citrus blossom, with a whisper of salty Pacific air. On the palate, it is full-bodied, broad, and richly textured — pear syrup, lemon cream, apple chutney, flaky pastry, and Meyer lemon curd, with rocky minerality and barrel spice woven through a long, succulent, and elegant finish. Vibrant and elevated on entry, graceful and complex through the mid-palate, and deliciously succulent on the landing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eExpert Reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling — 94 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This full-bodied, soft and rich wine drips with pear-syrup and lemon-cream flavors. Fully barrel-fermented with native yeast and 100% malolactic, it feels broad and melted, tasting ultraripe, almost sweet. Great wine if you like this style. Drink or hold.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast — 92 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Big, rich aromas of popcorn, roasted pear, caramel, and cinnamon waft on the nose. The palate is broad and richly textured, with flavors of apple chutney, flaky pastry, rocky minerality, barrel spice, and citrus blossoms, with echoes of cinnamon and Meyer lemon curd through the finish.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lewis Cellars, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Russian River Valley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully barrel-fermented with native yeast, 100% malolactic conversion, French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late September – second week of November (extended hang time)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, opulent, floral, cool-climate Russian River Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jasmine, roasted pear, caramel, lemon cream, apple chutney, Meyer lemon curd, rocky minerality, salty Pacific air\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellar Potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drink now or hold 3–5 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Paired With:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lobster, crab, roast chicken, creamy pasta, soft-ripened cheeses, scallops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eRussian River Chardonnay at its most lush and expressive — Lewis Cellars 2023 is the Pacific Coast in a glass.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"67Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52300852232475,"sku":"210000060504","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/1789\/4171\/files\/ejsixfe4zklmlv9tnw30.jpg?v=1782152952","url":"https:\/\/67wino.shop\/products\/lewis-cellars-chardonnay-russian-river-2023-750ml","provider":"67","version":"1.0","type":"link"}