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2018 Santa Rita Hills Chardonnay
Santa Rita Hills AppellationWinemaker Tasting Notes
"Pale yellow hue. Concentrated scents of passionfruit, pineapple, coconut, and melon leap out of the glass. As this Chardonnay blend of prestigious vineyard lineage flows into the palate, the aromatic characters persist and are met with lush flavors of crème brulee. While the texture boasts plush, deep layers, the vibrant acidity maintains freshness and focus. This wine ends in a pleasing, refreshing, and dynamic finish. Enjoy now through 2027."
~ Director of Winemaking ,Bill Brosseau
~ Director of Winemaking ,Bill Brosseau
Price: $44.00
The Santa Rita Hills Appellation in Santa Barbara County is part of the larger Santa Ynez Valley AVA. It is basically located between the towns of Lompoc and Buellton with the Purisima Hills on the North, the Santa Rosa Hills on the South and the Santa Ynez River running right through the middle. The region is just about 10 miles away from the Pacific Ocean and Point Conception accounting for the daily fog and maritime breezes that cool down the vineyards. This provides the prolonged hang time and ideal growing conditions for world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The rocky soil and east/west hill configuration also make the unique area perfect for cool climate varietals.
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Production Data
Winemaker: Bill Brosseau
Appellation: Santa Rita Hills AVA
Soil: Various
Barrel Aging: 14 months
Cooperage: 100% French Oak, 14% new Production: 28 barrels
Composition: 100% Chardonnay
Acidity: 7.01 TA (g/L); 3.28 pH
Alcohol: 14.2%
Harvest: Various
Club Release: Feb 5th, 2020
Drink Now through 2027
95 points, Meridith May, The SOMM Journal
"If any California Chardonnay stands out as Burgundian, this one does. Elegantly framed with gingerbread and jasmine, its textural sophistication is undeniably stunning. Orange peel and salted white peach adorn the finish."
91 points, Anthony Dias Blue
"Soft toasty nose; silky texture, fresh and tangy, smooth, bright and long; crisp and fruit-driven."
90 points, Connoisseurs' Guide
"It may not be labeled as having come from a single site, but that is no reason for giving short shrift to this extremely amiable wine. It is neatly balanced and appealingly spry on the palate with lots of juicy, very continuous, apple- and pear-like fruit in play from beginning to end, and, though it is neither soft nor lacking in brightness, its open and easy gait invites early drinking while its fuller, more-structured, same-winery mates take a bit longer before coming fully into their own."
90 points, Jeb Dunnuck
"Brioche, orchard fruits, toasted spices, and white flower notes all emerge from the medium-bodied 2018 Chardonnay Sta. Rita Hills, which has classic Sta. Rita Hills salinity, terrific balance, and a great finish. It's textbook Chardonnay from this appellation."
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