2020 SENS3S Chardonnay UV - El Diablo Russian River Valley
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The 2020 Chardonnay El Diablo Vineyard is light-bodied and airy, with pretty white orchard fruit and floral character. It's a solid effort for the year.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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From just outside the town of Windsor, the 2020 Chardonnay UV - El Diablo Vineyard is energetic with aromas of green apple, lemon verbena, and delicate savory herbs. The palate is juicy and long, with lemon curd and snappy acidity, balancing out with a clean finish. Drink over the next 15 years. Founded by three childhood friends, Christopher Strieter, Max Thieriot, and Myles Lawrence-Briggs, Senses Wines has their estate holdings in the West Sonoma Coast and Russian River Valley appellations. With their esteemed winemaker, Thomas Rivers Brown, they are producing some exceptional Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and a small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon. They have slowly and steadily expanded their production from just 600 cases in 2012 to approximately 5000 cases today.
The 2020 Chardonnay UV - El Diablo Vineyard is scented of apricot, Meyer lemon and jasmine with touches of meringue, beeswax, cashews and flint. The medium-bodied palate is satiny, with generous acidity and nuanced flavors, and it has a very long, gently textural finish. 300 cases were made.