2017 Racines Chardonnay Bentrock Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills

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Score 94/100 · Drink 2020-2029, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Sep 2019

The 2017 Chardonnay Bentrock Vineyard is a striking wine that captures the essence of this rugged hillside site on the western edge of the appellation. Bright and finely sculpted, the 2017 is just loaded with character. Lemon peel, mint, white flowers, crushed rocks and intense saline notes build into the mineral-drenched finish. This is such a spectacular debut, not to mention a very pure expression of Bentrock.

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94
94/100

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94
94/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

93
93/100

Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate

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93 points
Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate
Score 93/100 · Drink 2020-2030, Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate, Sep 2019

The 2017 Chardonnay Bentrock Vineyard gives up gregarious, mineral-driven layers of ripe quince, white peach, apple pie, lemon cream and accents of nutmeg, chalk and river stone. It's light to medium-bodied with intense, nuanced fruits wound up with tangy acidity and finishing long, layered and textured. Yes!

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