Introducing someone new to Italian white wines

and within that segment it over-delivers — its Gold medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and Double Gold at the SIP Awards confirm quality that exceeds typical expectations at this price level

though the brand does not widely publicize the specific distillery facility location

Finish: Long and scintillating

and that extended hang time translates directly into the wine's balance of ripe fruit and lively acidity

Rodney Strong Reserve Chardonnay 2012 reposado Introducing someone new to ItalianRodney Strong Reserve Chardonnay 2012 is a 750ml Russian River Valley Chardonnay from one of Sonoma County's pioneering estates. This Reserve bottling represents a barrel selection from the winery's dedicated Artisan facility, where free run only protocols and meticulous fruit sorting distinguish it from the estate's standard Chardonnay program. Quick Facts: ABV: ~14. 5% Origin: Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California Vintage: 2012 Winery: