2020 Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Chardonnay
Santa Rita Hills Appellation
94 points, Anthony Dias Blue
"Toasty nose, lush, creamy, with butterscotch and lively acidity, elegant, a lovely wine from California’s most historic vineyards."
92 points, Connoisseurs' Guide
"Chardonnays sourced from Santa Barbara’s Santa Rita Hills are rarely lacking in structure, and this one assuredly does not, but it ups the ante in fruity richness to the point that it reminds of its fuller siblings from the Santa Lucia Highlands. It is deep and incisively varietal with gentle, sweet oak trappings along with subtle background hints of minerals peeking out here and there, and, while it is so well-polished as to be very appealing right now, it is a wine whose impeccable balance and energy work to make a convincing argument for at least two or three years of cellaring."
92 points, James Suckling
"Aromas of lemon curd, sliced almond and grapefruit. Medium-to full-bodied with lovely mineral character. The palate builds with wet-stone notes mixing with hay and straw. Long. Drink or hold."
90 points, Wine Enthusiast
"Clean lines of nectarine, apricot and butter make for a classic aroma set on the nose of this bottling. The palate offer warm hints of chamomile, zesty flavors of lime and an underlying streak of coconut butter."
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