Racines Wenzlau Family Vineyard Chardonnay - Sta. Rita Hills - White - 2022 :

 

The Racines Wenzlau Chardonnay: A Union of Grand Cru Pedigree

Representing a fascinating Franco-Californian venture, the RACINES WENZLAU FAMILY VINEYARD CHARDONNAY BLANC is the result of a collaboration between the esteemed vignerons behind Domaine de Montille (Burgundy) and Champagne Pierre Péters. Sourced exclusively from the rugged, organically farmed Wenzlau Vineyard in the cool Sta. Rita Hills AVA, this Chardonnay is crafted using traditional, low-intervention methods to express purity and transparency.

Exquisite Detail & Tasting Profile

• Appearance: Brilliant, light gold hue.
• Nose: Elegant and precise, offering a bouquet of ripe citrus, lanolin, fresh almond skin, and a striking sea-spray minerality.
• Palate: Taut, yet beautifully textured. The wine is sculpted and precise, showcasing vibrant acidity, flinty notes, and persistent flavors of pear and lemon meringue. The oak (18-20% new French puncheons) is exquisitely integrated, providing depth without dominance.
• The Finish: Effortlessly long, with enduring saline and crushed rock notes that speak directly to the unique diatomaceous earth soils of the vineyard.

Service Recommendations

A sophisticated New World wine with an Old World soul. Decant if serving young, and pair with refined seafood or white meat dishes.

Sta. Rita Hills 2022
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