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2020 Racines, Chardonnay, Santa Rita Hills, California, USA
- White
- Dry
- Full Bodied
- Chardonnay
Ready - at best
(Drink 2022 - 2027)
- Jancis Robinson MW
- 17/20
- Antonio Galloni
- 90/100
Product: 20208049841
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Description
Proportion of whole-bunch pressing varies; similar to burgundy. Fermentation in open vats from Burgundy for two weeks. No racking after malo. Aged on fine lees only for 14–18 months in 228-litre barrels. Then they rack and keep only very fine lees during a month in tank. 15–20 mg/l SO2. 15,000 bottles, and they export 60% via the de Montille burgundy network.
Lively, fresh citrus nose. Lovely texture. Light bitterness on the end. Racy and open and friendly. Quite long.
Drink 2022 - 2026
Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com (August 2023)
Colour White
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2020
Alcohol % 13%
Maturity Ready - at best
(2022 - 2027)
Grape List Chardonnay
Body Full Bodied
Producer Racines Wines
Critics reviews
Jancis Robinson MW 17/20
Proportion of whole-bunch pressing varies; similar to burgundy. Fermentation in open vats from Burgundy for two weeks. No racking after malo. Aged on fine lees only for 14–18 months in 228-litre barrels. Then they rack and keep only very fine lees during a month in tank. 15–20 mg/l SO2. 15,000 bottles, and they export 60% via the de Montille burgundy network.
Lively, fresh citrus nose. Lovely texture. Light bitterness on the end. Racy and open and friendly. Quite long.
Drink 2022 - 2026
Antonio Galloni 90/100
The 2020 Chardonnay Sta. Rita Hills Cuvee is a solid, entry-level offering from Racines. Apricot, lemon confit, tangerine and light tropical accents all grace this open-knit, inviting Chardonnay. This is a pretty overt style, but it works nicely.
Drink 2022 - 2027
About this wine
Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara County, California, stands as a captivating winemaking region celebrated for its diverse microclimates and terroir, which yield a wide range of exceptional wines. Emphasising sustainability, winemakers expertly craft top-quality Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines in its cool coastal areas while excelling with Bordeaux and Rhône varietals more inland.
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