2020 Chardonnay Sanford & Benedict
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The 2020 Chardonnay Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Santa Barbara Historic Vineyards Collection is a model of crystalline purity and elegance. It emerges from the own-rooted, old vines section planted in the early 1970s, the most coveted spot in this iconic vineyard. Citrus peel, orchard fruit, mint, white pepper and a kiss of French oak build into the taut, nervy finish. This is classic S&B Chardonnay from Au Bon Climat.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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Moving to the Chardonnays, the 2020 Chardonnay Sanford & Benedict Vineyard has a terrific nose of stone fruits, charcoal, honeyed flowers, and spicy wood. Rich, medium to full-bodied, with bright acidity, it's a classic Au Bon Climat Chardonnay that readers will love. It will evolve for 10-12 years if well stored.