2020 J. Rochioli Chardonnay River Block Vineyard
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The 2020 Chardonnay River Block, from Wente selection vines planted in deeper, alluvial soils along the Russian River, has pretty scents of apricot, quince, honeysuckle and beeswax with wafts of matchstick. The medium-bodied palate has a satiny texture with youthfully tense, flinty fruits, juicy acidity and a long, textural finish. It may unwind with another year or two in bottle.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate
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The 2020 Chardonnay River Block is bright, effusive and airy. Lemon peel, white flowers, orchard fruit, mint and white pepper give the River Block a very pretty upper register of brightness. This is an especially transparent style, and that is attractive, but like all of the 2020s here, the River Block is a bit light.