2019 Racines, Chardonnay, Santa Rita Hills, California, USA
- White
- Dry
- Full Bodied
- Chardonnay
- Jancis Robinson MW
- 16.5/20
- Allen Meadows
- 90/100
- Antonio Galloni
- 92/100
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Description
A blend taken from all three single vineyard sites. Creamy, welcoming and expressive, the 2019 is delicious. With lemon meringue, peach yoghurt, tangerine, and white flowers, this perfectly balanced wine is ready for drinking.
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Critics reviews
Full bottle 1,300 g Darker than most. Big and bold on the nose. Then really refreshing acidity with a green streak on the palate – definitely a successful riff on the California Chardonnay formula. Fine-grained texture. Really lively!
Drink 2022 - 2026
Soft but not imperceptible wood sets off smoky aromas of pear, apple and a white floral top note. The rich, suave, enveloping middle-weight flavours possess very good vibrancy that carries over to the nicely complex, balanced, and sneaky long finish. This could be enjoyed young or held for a few years in the hopes that more depth will gradually develop.
Drink from 2024 onward
The 2019 Chardonnay Sta. Rita Hills cuvée is a wonderful wine and a terrific introduction to the Racines Chardonnays. Creamy and layered in the glass, the 2019 has so much to offer. Lemon confit, white flowers, mint, white pepper and crushed rocks lend brightness and energy. The Sta. Rita Hills cuvée is one of the hidden gems in the range. Vineyard sources are mostly Wenzlau with a touch of Domaine de la Côte.
Drink 2023 - 2031
About this wine
Chardonnay
Racines Wines
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