Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Chardonnay 2018

Au Bon Climat, tech sheet (hentet 17. okt. 2026): 2018 Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Chardonnay – appellation: Sta. Rita Hills; vinmark(er): Sanford & Benedict Vineyard; drue: 100% Chardonnay; fadlagring: 12 months 50% new François Frères French oak; høst: October 2, 2018; alkohol 13.5%. Om vinmarken (producentens tekst, engelsk): This vineyard is known for Chardonnay with a flinty, crisp structure and complex nature. The 2018 is unusually forward yet well constructed, with a creamy, supple texture along with wonderfully expressive fruit. The first “great“ vineyard in Santa Barbara County was planted by Richard Sanford and Michael Benedict in 1971. The vineyard is located 10 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean on the western end of the Santa Ynez Valley, and benefits from a unique geographic anomaly – the east-west traversing mountains of the Santa Ynez Valley which provides a pathway to the Pacific Ocean and draws the cool air inland. Fra vinmageren (producentens tekst, engelsk): The fruit is barrel fermented in François Frères barrels, 50% new, and aged for about 12 months prior to bottling. Smagsnote (producentens tekst, engelsk): The flavor profile for this well structured Chardonnay is in the subtle pear and apple realm with accents of lavender and anise from the time in barrel. The citrusy notes of lemon and orange will evolve into more of a mineral and saline quality. Over time, additional flavors and aromas will emerge as the wine expands.