Lot 608 | 2025 Green Valley of Russian River Valley Chardonnay 12-bottle case

***BOTTLING MID-MAY, SHIPPING SHORTLY AFTER*** California has no shortage of places called Green Valley – from LA County to the San Bernardino Mountains to the quiet hills east of Napa, the name graces many locales. But there’s only one that matters to people serious about Chardonnay: Green Valley of Russian River Valley. Tucked into the coldest, foggiest corner of Russian River Valley, this sub-AVA is where the region’s world-class reputation is pushed to the limit. The morning fog lingers longer, afternoons stay cooler, and the growing season stretches, building wines of incredible refinement. If Russian River Valley is the benchmark, Green Valley is often the critics and sommeliers’ favorite spot within. Whether you’re a longtime enthusiast that geeks out over Goldridge sandy loam soils or just getting started on your wine journey, the simple fact can be appreciated: this is a magical place where the quality and pedigree are among the best in the country. Lot 608 is a radiant, unoaked 100% single-vineyard showpiece from a long-established Sonoma stalwart. Crafted from older vines in some of the area’s most coveted terroir, the grapes possess natural concentration and electric acidity, which our source’s winemaker (who trained in, and continues to return to Burgundy) ushers into a Chardonnay of crystalline precision that’s nothing short of America's answer to Chablis. A gorgeous white wine abundant with tension and minerality, it’s been a staple of their pricey vineyard-designate program for decades. However, the current consumer appetite for $60/bottle Chard isn’t what it used to be. That opens the door for us – we’ve peeled off a small batch from their cellars for over 75% OFF! Our price: $169/case DELIVERED, $14+/bottle to your door! 2025 unfolded under classically mild conditions in the Russian River, giving ample time for grapes to reach maturity. Our source’s hillside vines produce low yields of tiny berries with thicker skins, which impart natural depth and subtle phenolic structure to the wine. Native yeast fermentation in stainless steel was followed by élevage that preserved freshness while building texture, resulting in a finely etched Chardonnay of clarity and persistent length. Delicate-yet-resinous apples and starfruit dance across the nose, while secondary notes of peeled pear, dried herbs, and lemon oils halo the core. The palate is lithe and almost weightless, with delineated apple, pear, delicate spices, and citrus curd vying for your attention amidst balanced acidity and a solid minerality. The finish is uplifted with a hint of spice, trailed by notes of clean florals and wet stone with additional apple undertones. 14.3% alc