2021 Bootlegger's Hill Chardonnay
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The 2021 Chardonnay Bootlegger's Hill was matured for 11 months in 45% new French oak, plus eight months in stainless steel. It has pure scents of flint, golden apple, quince peel, toast and honey. The light-bodied palate is surprisingly energetic, combining concentrated, honey-nut flavors with shimmery acidity that calls you back for another sip.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate
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The 2021 Chardonnay Bootlegger's Hill pours a bright silver/yellow hue and has a more lifted profile on the nose, offering a bright and savory side with notes of fresh piney herbs, lime leaf, ripe apples, and citrus zest. Medium to full-bodied, it retains wonderful freshness and a mouthwatering feel on the palate, with notes of lemon preserve and a long finish. This is another fantastic wine with some real aging potential. Drink 2026-2036.
About the producer
Kosta Browne is one of California's most acclaimed wineries, renowned for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that express the character of top vineyard sites across Sonoma and beyond. Combining meticulous sourcing with thoughtful winemaking, the wines offer richness, precision, and remarkable sense of place.