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

 

RACINES WENZLAU CHARDONNAY: The Sta. Rita Hills Masterpiece

The RACINES WENZLAU FAMILY VINEYARD CHARDONNAY BLANC is a compelling testament to the power and pedigree of the Sta. Rita Hills AVA. This project-a visionary alliance between Burgundy’s Étienne de Montille and Champagne’s Rodolphe Péters-applies centuries of Old World precision to the world-class, organically farmed Wenzlau Vineyard. This is not your typical California Chardonnay; it’s a wine of substance, power, and site-specific expression.

Tasting Notes & Critical Acclaim

• Color: Radiant pale gold.
• Aromatics: Alluring notes of orchard fruit, tangerine oil, mint, and white pepper, underpinned by a distinct saline quality.
• Palate: Bright, nervy, and intensely mineral. A rich, creamy texture is beautifully balanced by the vineyard’s bright, cool-climate acidity. Flavors of crushed wet stone, grapefruit, and lemon zest lead to a long, chalky finish.
• Antonio Galloni (Vinous): “A compelling wine… a rare Chardonnay of substance and power that very much captures the essence of site.”

Pairing & Enjoyment

Serve slightly cool (54-57°F) to highlight its mineral tension. This wine is built for the cellar but drinks beautifully now, pairing perfectly with rich, savory dishes.

Sta. Rita Hills 2022
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