Racines Chardonnay Sanford & Benedict Vineyard 2020
White
Santa Rita Hills, United States
7.5
WineSaint
Explosive citrus peel and crushed oyster shell announce Sanford & Benedict's volcanic intensity. The palate delivers serious weight. Almost chewy concentration balanced by razor-sharp acidity. Honeyed undertones hint at the site's power, but this remains tightly coiled and primary. Give it time to unfold its finesse.
citrus peeloyster shellhoneyvolcanic minerals
Label
Racines
→Racines works with some of Santa Rita Hills' most storied vineyard sites, producing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir that lean toward precision and restraint rather than the region's riper tendencies.