The Buena Vista Vinicultural Society, formed in 1863 by the winery’s founder, Count Agoston Haraszthy, to further improve its winemaking prowess and expand its vineyards, has been restored as a collection of unique, small-production wines that honor the winery’s pioneering spirit and contribution to California winemaking. The Vinicultural Society explores clonal selections, varietals and the incredible terroir of Sonoma County. Named for Count Haraszthy’s wife, Eleanora’s Selection Chardonnay is harvested from the windswept Hawk Hill vineyard in the far southwest corner of the Russian River Valley.
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Winemaking
The wine was barrel fermented in tight-grained, 100% French oak barrels
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Palate
Eleanora’s Selection Chardonnay is a richly complex wine with flavors of lemon cream pie, vanilla and just a touch of coriander. With a medium plus body, balanced acidity and great length to the finish, this wine is the perfect pairing for grilled lobster with garlic butter sauce or toasted polenta and sautéed mushrooms.
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