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2021 Joey Tensley, Fundamental Chardonnay, Central Coast, California, USA

  • White
  • Dry
  • Medium Bodied
  • Chardonnay
Ready - at best (Drink 2023 - 2028)
Jancis Robinson MW
17/20
Erin Brooks
92/100
Product: 20218162829

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2021 Joey Tensley, Fundamental Chardonnay, Central Coast, California, USA

Description

The 2021 Fundamental Chardonnay may say ‘Central Coast’ on the label but, in reality, it was made from 100% Santa Barbara fruit this vintage. The nose is fine, lemony and elegant, leading to a fresh palate of pear and pithy, green apples. The texture is fine and rounded and the wine feels very pure. A refreshing note of tart apple lingers with a savoury twist on the rewarding finish.

Catriona Felstead MW, Senior Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd

Colour White
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2021
Maturity Ready - at best (2023 - 2028)
Grape List Chardonnay
Body Medium Bodied
Producer Tensley Wines

Critics reviews

Jancis Robinson MW 17/20

Made from 100% Santa Barbara fruit, this vintage. Fundamental is Joey Tensley’s range of quality, value wines, intended to’ over-deliver at every level’.

As tense as the white Rhône blend on the nose, that glorious creaminess and come-hither quality of California Chardonnay on the palate. It’s really charming and very good value.

Drink 2023 - 2026
Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com (Sep 2023)
Erin Brooks 92/100

The 2021 Fundamental Chardonnay features quince, apricot, green herbs and baker’s yeast scents. The medium-bodied palate balances savoury beeswax and apple character with bright, citrusy acidity and finishes with a touch of texture that will help this pair with dishes from pasta to chicken.

Drink 2022 - 2027
Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate (Dec 2022)

About this wine

Chardonnay

Chardonnay is often seen as the king of white wine grapes and one of the most widely planted in the world It is suited to a wide variety of soils, though it excels in soils with a high limestone content as found in Champagne, Chablis, and the Côte D`Or. Burgundy is Chardonnay's spiritual home and the best White Burgundies are dry, rich, honeyed wines with marvellous poise, elegance and balance. They are unquestionably the finest dry white wines in the world. Chardonnay plays a crucial role in the Champagne blend, providing structure and finesse, and is the sole grape in Blanc de Blancs.
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Central Coast

Central Coast

The Central Coast of California stretches from the San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara County. Known for its varied microclimates, it produces cool-climate wines like Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and bold reds such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Zinfandel. With areas like Santa Barbara and Paso Robles leading the way, the region is renowned for its sustainable practices and innovative winemaking, making it a key player in California's wine industry.
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