2020 Chardonnay Sanford & Benedict
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The 2020 Chardonnay Sanford & Benedict is a pretty powerful wine, especially from this section of the ranch planted on own rooted vines dating back to 1971. Deep and phenolic, with tremendous intensity, the 2020 is impressive right out of the gate. The purity of the fruit is just striking. Tangerine oil, honey, chamomile, mint and dried flowers lend resonance throughout, making for a totally unique Chardonnay. I can't help notice that the S&B Chardonnay is more interesting than the Pinot.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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This shows terrific transparency, with pear, mandarin orange, lemon verbena and white pepper details that are focused, balanced and complex, while a whiff of listea oil lingers on the supple finish. Drink now through 2030. 205 cases made.
The 2020 Chardonnay Sanford & Benedict is a pretty powerful wine, especially from this section of the ranch planted on own rooted vines dating back to 1971. Deep and phenolic, with tremendous intensity, the 2020 is impressive right out of the gate. The purity of the fruit is just striking. Tangerine oil, honey, chamomile, mint and dried flowers lend resonance throughout, making for a totally unique Chardonnay. I can't help notice that the S&B Chardonnay is more interesting than the Pinot.