Racines, Sta. Rita Hills Bentrock Vineyard Chardonnay other_regions_australia 700 cases made

700 cases made

The well-made 2000 offers a deep ruby/purple color as well as sweet black currant and cassis fruit intertwined with fennel and underbrush characteristics

A generously wooded and menthol-infused nose offers up slightly more elegant aromas of essence of red cherry liqueur

tasting stripped

Still just a bit oaky

Racines, Sta. Rita Hills Bentrock Vineyard Chardonnay other_regions_australia 700 cases madeThe 2017 Chardonnay Bentrock Vineyard gives up gregarious, mineral driven layers of ripe quince, white peach, apple pie, lemon cream and accents of nutmeg, chalk and river stone. It's light to medium bodied with intense, nuanced fruits wound up with tangy acidity and finishing long, layered and textured. Yes!