Racines, Sta. Rita Hills Bentrock Vineyard Chardonnay other_regions_australia

Racines, Sta. Rita Hills Bentrock Vineyard Chardonnay other_regions_australiaThe 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!

700 cases made

harmonious finish

Pale to medium ruby

and a touch of minerality to go with a medium to full-bodied

fresh and driving finish

This too needs to add depth but there underlying material appears to be up to the task

their Reserve release was first made in 1998

tasting stripped

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

Still just a bit oaky

texture while delivering excellent persistence on the balanced though very firm finale

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