2015 Chardonnay Santa Barbara County
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The 2015 Chardonnay Santa Barbara County reveals aromas of poached pear, smoke, grapefruit pith and peach kernel, framed by light reduction. On the palate, it's glossily textural and medium-bodied, with succulent and lovely balance. Structurally quite open-knit, this is the most accessible of Sandhi's Chardonnays. Drawing on a number of old-vine parcels across Santa Barbara County, this cuvée also benefits from the later press fractions from single-vineyard bottlings.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
William Kelley, Wine Advocate
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The 2015 Chardonnay (Sta. Rita Hills) is a blend of fruit from Rita's Crown and Bentrock aged in 500-liter barrels. Lemon peel, white flowers, mint and chalk give the wine its brilliant, focused personality, while a hint of reduction adds nuance without overpowering the wine. This is a fabulous appellation-level wine from Sandhi.