{"product_id":"atelier-chardonnay-russian-river-valley","title":"Atelier 2021 Chardonnay Russian River Valley 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAtelier is a Russian River Valley project built around craft, with a winemaker, Ondine Chattan, who treats Chardonnay as the star. The winery describes its philosophy as honoring “winemaking technique, tradition, and innovation,” with “meticulous attention to detail,” and “the Russian River Valley as a muse.” The 2021 is 100% Chardonnay, using two clones with complementary roles: clone 4 for “fruit-driven aromas” and clone 17 for “a textured mouthfeel.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe result is a Russian River Chardonnay on the brighter, more mineral side of the spectrum, at 13.5% ABV. The winemaker’s notes describe a “pale gold color with a green hue,” with a nose of “Bartlett pear, quince, honeydew melon, and almond paste,” and a “streamlined palate” that is “elegant, with flavors of apple, lemon curd, nougat, honeycomb, and sea salt,” and a finish with “balanced creaminess and a minerality indicative and prized as a nod to the soil of its origin.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWine Enthusiast’s Jim Gordon scored it 94 Points and gave it an Editors’ Choice designation: “Steely in mouthfeel, this vibrant mineral- and acid-driven wine from Ondine Chattan showcases the bright side of Chardonnay’s fruit spectrum, with lime juice and Granny Smith apples meeting subtle butter and vanilla notes on the palate and finish.” Tastings.com scored it 89 and listed it as a Best Buy, with “an excellent balance of ripe fruit and balanced oak that should please anyone that loves Chardonnay,” noting “yellow apple and candied Meyer lemon, apricot jam on brioche, and vanilla and delicate baking spices.” James Suckling also reviewed it (“drink or hold”). The 2021 vintage in California was widely regarded as superb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt’s a good fit for customers who like a Chardonnay with real oak and richness but also freshness: not a big buttery style, and not a stripped-down one. It’s a natural pairing with roast chicken, lobster, crab, creamy pasta, and soft cheeses, and a good match for the Atelier Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAtelier 2021 Chardonnay is produced by Atelier, winemaker Ondine Chattan, from 100% Chardonnay grown in the Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, using Chardonnay clones 4 and 17. 13.5% ABV, 750ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJim Gordon, Wine Enthusiast — 94 Points, Editors’ Choice (July 2023):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Steely in mouthfeel, this vibrant mineral- and acid-driven wine from Ondine Chattan showcases the bright side of Chardonnay’s fruit spectrum, with lime juice and Granny Smith apples meeting subtle butter and vanilla notes on the palate and finish.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTastings.com — 89 Points, Best Buy (March 2023):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Same as aromas with notes of yellow apple and candied Meyer lemon, apricot jam on brioche, and vanilla and delicate baking spices. Bottom line: an excellent balance of ripe fruit and balanced oak that should please anyone that loves Chardonnay.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling (June 2023):\u003c\/strong\u003e Reviewed; “drink or hold.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtelier (winemaker’s notes):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Pale gold color with a green hue, this Chardonnay opens with a nose of Bartlett pear, quince, honeydew melon, and almond paste. The streamlined palate is elegant with flavors of apple, lemon curd, nougat, honeycomb, and sea salt with the finish revealing balanced creaminess and a minerality indicative and prized as a nod to the soil of its origin.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePale gold with a green hue. Bartlett pear, quince, honeydew melon, and almond paste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElegant and steely, with apple, lime, lemon curd, nougat, honeycomb, and sea salt, with subtle butter and vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBalanced and creamy, with a mineral note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRussian River Valley, Sonoma County, California\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Chardonnay (clones 4 and 17)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\"\u003e2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAtelier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOndine Chattan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\"\u003e13.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWine Enthusiast 94 (Editors’ Choice) · Tastings.com 89 · James Suckling reviewed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA bright, mineral, balanced Russian River Chardonnay with ripe fruit and measured oak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBartlett pear, lemon curd, Granny Smith apple, honeycomb, almond paste, sea salt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken and lobster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrab and shellfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreamy pasta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eServe lightly chilled, at about 10-12°C.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Breakthru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45813823078466,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/9FA6019C-CB20-43FB-BC60-53B2F1112FDE_1_201_a.jpg?v=1793164081","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/atelier-chardonnay-russian-river-valley","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}