2018 Racines, Chardonnay "Bentrock Vineyard" Santa Rita Hills

2018 Racines, Chardonnay "Bentrock Vineyard" Santa Rita Hills

2018 Racines, Chardonnay "Bentrock Vineyard" Santa Rita Hills

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The 2018 Racines, Chardonnay "Bentrock Vineyard" Santa Rita Hills was a Merchant's Pick

"Truly recalibrating California Chardonnay"

August 05, 2021

We'd like to apologize in advance -  

There are only 10 cases of this gorgeous Chardonnay, which is redefining California's most popular white grape.

"The 2018 Chardonnay Bentrock from Racines is gorgeous...  This is such a captivating Chardonnay."  Antonio Galloni

Well said!

Producers throughout California are dialing back oak influence in their wines to showcase the fruit and terroir.

Think Burgundy with a California twist.

"One of the finest Chardonnay examples produced in Santa Barbara County, if not California in its entirety. This has a striking, dramatic minerality that vaults from the glass and only ever gains in intensity with exposure to air. The palate is full, layered and high-toned while steering clear of either shrillness or thickness. The finish is both explosive and poised; a truly recalibrating California Chardonnay for those still skeptical of what can be achieved here."  Decanter

What We Love About This Wine

The upfront acidity is mouth-puckering and the finish is endless.

You don't get "oak" in the classic sense; rather, you get lemon curd, green apple, a dash of pineapple (but restrained), bracing acidity, and key lime.

New to the wine scene, Racines is a collaboration between veteran winemaker Justin Willet (of Tyler and Lieu Dit) and two French winemaker icons Etienne Montille (of Domaine Montille) and Rodolph Peters (of Champagne's Pierre Peters).  

Racines is a name to know, their Pinot Noir is out of this world as well.  

Enjoy!

 

Extremely limited.  While supplies last.

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"This Is Such A Captivating Chardonnay." A. Galloni

By David Gettenberg

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“A truly recalibrating California Chardonnay for those still skeptical.”

Decanter • 97 / 100

<p>"One of the finest Chardonnay examples produced in Santa Barbara County, if not California in its entirety. This has a striking, dramatic minerality that vaults from the glass and only ever gains in intensity with exposure to air. The palate is full, layered and high-toned while steering clear of either shrillness or thickness. The finish is both explosive and poised; a truly recalibrating California Chardonnay for those still skeptical of what can be achieved here."</p>
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“This is such a captivating Chardonnay.”

Antonio Galloni

<p>"The 2018 Chardonnay Bentrock from Racines is gorgeous. Rich, precise and translucent, the 2018 captures the essence of Bentrock in its nuanced personality. There is so much going on in the glass. Crushed rocks, mint, white pepper, pear and floral notes develop with air, but it is the wine's texture and overall feel that distinguish it. This is such a captivating Chardonnay. </p>

Producer: Racines

Country: United States

Region: California

Subregion: Santa Barbara

Varietal: Chardonnay

Vintage: 2018

Size: 750ml

Code: W7623