2021 Rodgers Creek Chardonnay
Rich, creamy, and truly expressive of the Petaluma Gap
$50
Retail
$40
About the Wine
The Rodgers Creek Vineyard has provided Landmark with high-quality fruit for well over a decade. This ridgetop vineyard exposes the vines to the full force of the afternoon wind coming off the Pacific Ocean through the “gap,” and the low-fertility soils limit the size of both the canopy and clusters, which consistently produce small, frequently seedless, intensely flavored berries. The relentless pressure of the midday winds in union with the mature vine produce very well-balanced wines, with elegance and a sense of place, expressing the Petaluma Gap viticultural area.
Tasting Notes
Varietal Composition
- % Chardonnay
Body
Appearance
Pale golden in color.
Aroma
Aromatic with lemon peel, ripe pear, salinity, and honey.
Palate
Medium-bodied with a creamy texture, the palate shows notes of ripe pear, golden apple, and ripe citrus. The long and layered finish is balanced by savory notes of beeswax, vanilla, toasted hazelnut, and subtle herbal complexities.
Key Features
Appellation
Sonoma Coast
Fermentation
Whole-cluster-pressed and barrel-fermented with native yeast
Maturation
Barrel-aged for 14 months in French oak (33% new)
Alcohol
14.3%
SUGGESTED FOOD PAIRINGS
Seared Scallops
The wine’s acidity and creamy texture can complement the delicate sweetness of the seared scallops, and the notes of lemon peel and salinity in the wine can enhance the seafood flavors.
