Racines, Sta. Rita Hills Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Chardonnay Vintage:2020 textural but incisive

textural but incisive

even succulent yet beautifully focused flavors that deliver superb complexity on the impressively lingering finale

There is slightly better density to the medium weight flavors that also conclude in a youthfully austere and persistent but not really lean finale

The notably finer if significantly less powerful medium- bodied flavors possess a caressing but punchy mouthfeel while flashing focused power on the gorgeously long finish where the only nit is a hint of warmth

Racines, Sta. Rita Hills Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Chardonnay Vintage:2020 textural but incisiveTerlato owned mostly clay 25 ha vineyard. Mostly 35 year old vines. Relatively rich with a little bitter bite on the finish. Great structure. (JR)