Rodney Strong Estate Vineyards Chardonnay

OUR STORY At Rodney Strong Vineyards we focus on modern artisan winemaking exclusively from Sonoma County California. Our family-owned winery is committed to quality wines and to protecting our resources for the future. We are solar powered certifi ed sustainable practice Fish Friendly Farming and Sonoma County’s fi rst carbon neutral winery. HISTORY In 1965 our founder Rod Strong was the fi rst to plant Chardonnay in what would later be recognized as the Chalk Hill American Viticultural Area (AVA) established offi cially in 1983. He recognized the region as distinct from the rest of Russian River Valley for its unique volcanically-derived chalky white ash soils which impart a subtle mineral character to wines grown there. THE VINTAGE & VINEYARD Early winter showers were followed by a warm dry beginning to the new growing season setting the stage for an early bud break. Alternating overcast days and heat waves continued through spring and summer with a particularly