2022 Migration Russian River Valley Chardonnay Running Creek Vineyard
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Highlighting lush, layered flavors, bright acidity and impeccably balanced French oak, Migration is dedicated to crafting wines from the finest cool-climate winegrowing regions. This dedication led us to establish our estate vineyard in the heart of the legendary Russian River Valley. This wine is a selection of the best blocks and barrels of wine from this exceptional site. With notes of citrus blossom, white flower and stone fruit, this wine is layered with flavor and aroma while light and refreshing on the palate.
Jeb Dunnuck
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Wine Profile
Production Notes
Varietal Composition: 100% estate Chardonnay
Winemaker Notes
Once again, Running Creek Vineyard has produced a dynamic and delicious wine with tantalizing aromas of peach, nectarine, citrus and orange blossom. The stone fruit and citrus layers are echoed on the broad, luxurious palate with hints of custard and ripe pear adding nuance and depth to a long, supple finish.
Production
While the 2022 growing season in the Sonoma Coast was compact and eventful, it produced wines with lush, refined tannins, opulent layers of fruit and lively natural acidity. Thanks to warm summer temperatures, we began harvesting our warmest Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vineyard at ideal ripeness in mid-August. The arrival of a significant heat event near Labor Day gave the remaining vineyards a final push to ripeness and we concluded harvest in mid-September. Overall, the quality was spectacular. The Chardonnays have beautiful citrus and tropical aromas and lush, concentrated flavors, with the Pinot Noirs offering supple, refined tannin and luxurious layers of dark berry fruit.
Wine Specs
Wine Specs
Vintage
2022
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Russian River Valley
Vineyard Designation
Running Creek Vineyard
Acid
0.60 g/100ml
pH
3.43
Aging
Aged 10 months in 100% French oak 43% new, 57% neutral
Fermentation
75% Malolactic Fermentation
Residual Sugar
Dry
Alcohol %
14.2
Jeb Dunnuck
92