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2018 CHARDONNAY, Bien Nacido Vineyard

This "Well Born" single vineyard Chardonnay from the iconic Bien Nacido Vineyard in Santa Barbara County is elegantly balanced between fruity and rich, and buttery and oaky flavors.

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Accolades

• Wine Enthusiast Magazine (91 Points)

"Ripe peach, sharp Meyer lemon-juice, pineapple and butterscotch aromas come through on this bottling by a winery that was nearly losed in the glass fire. Theres a briny character to the sip, where dried honeysuckle and Meyer lemon-peel flavors slide into a caramel finish."

• Wine Review Online, Rich Cook (93 Points)

Featured Recipes:

♦ Quick and Easy F ettuccine Alfredo
♦ Ahi Avocado Salad with Ponzu

Bien Nacido Vineyards in the News:

♦ Named as one of "California's Grand Cru Chardonnay Vineyards" by Wine Enthusiast Magazine
♦ Listed as one of "The Five California Vineyards You Need to Know" in The Wall Street Journal

3 Review(s)

*91 Points - Wine Enthusiast*

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Wine Specs

Vintage

2018

Varietal

100% Chardonnay

Appellation

Santa Barbara

Harvest Date

October 12, 2018

Acid

6.1 g/L

3.43

Aging

10 months in Burgundian French Oak, 50% New Oak, 50% undergoing malolactic fermentation

Bottling Date

September 5, 2019

Residual Sugar

DRY

Alcohol %

14.8

Wine Enthusiast

Wine Profile

Tasting Notes

A classic California-style Chardonnay with tropical aromas of pineapple, guava, and hints of almond leading to enticing flavors of ripe banana and hints of toast, with bright acidity, a balanced mouthfeel, and round finish.

Ratings

"Fasten your seatbelts for a wild full throttle ride on this bold, racy Chardonnay. You may feel like it's about to fly apart under its power, but with Brooks Painter and Peter Velleno at the wheel, crossing the finish line is no problem at all. Bright apple and lemon fruit, lively spice and sweet oak toast get bold acid balance and stay on the road long after the checkered flag. Apologies for the race car metaphors here, but a chariot race just wouldn't cover it this vintage. - 93 Points, WineReviewonline, Rich Cook "Washington Wine Blog, Owen Bargreen (92 points) – The 2018 “Bien Nacido Vineyard” Chardonnay is a gorgeous effort that has some great cellaring potential. The weight and silky texture really entices as layers of baked gala apple, vanilla cream and the dusting of salinity really come together nicely on the palate. Fresh and showing great energy, this beautiful wine will cellar well over the next decade. Drink 2020-2030." - 92 Points, Washington Wine Blog, Own Bargreen

Vineyard Notes

Bien Nacido Vineyard is an iconic American vineyard located in the Santa Maria Valley along the Central California coast, which has been producing highly acclaimed wines for over 40 years. It has been named one of the top 25 vineyards in the world by Wine & Spirits Magazine,a nd one of the top Grand Cru vineyards in California by Wine Enthusiast Magazine.

Winemaker Notes

Winter provided a record-breaking rainfall - a welcome end to the 4-years of drought. Bloom and fruit set in May occurred under ideal conditions. Summer was warm but the vines weathered the heat well and maturity moved along at a steady pace. A short but intense heat wave during the first part of September brought brix levels up dramatically and winemakers waited for the pH, acids, flavor and color development in the grapes to catch up to sugar accumulation. The 2018 wine quality shows a lot of bright acidity and fresh varietal aromas in the white wines, and deep color, sweet fruit flavors. Looking like it will be another classic year! - Brooks Painter, Director of Winemaking

Food Pairing Notes

An excellent full-bodied wine to pair with chicken cordon bleu, lobster bisque, or crab cakes

Product Reviews

Barou Cisse

(Feb 18, 2021 at 5:39 PM)

I had a lot of chardonnay in my life. But this is IT.

Ron Hooker

(Jun 24, 2021 at 1:25 AM)

An easy 4.5 wine in my opinion. Awesome winery, amazing vineyard in Santa Barbera, this wine is so incredible and delivers in all directions. The nose is rich with creme brûlée, burnt caramel, orange zest, honey-roasted almonds, pears, apples, and buttered toast. The palate is smooth, sweet but not too sweet, and creamy beyond belief! It has a velvety finish with just a hint of honeysuckle. I strongly recommend this wine to any chardonnay lover. Clink and drink to this fantastic piece of art!

(Aug 5, 2021 at 7:22 AM)

Fruity, smokey and absolute wonder with turkey Definitely one of the best smokey char’s out there One HUGE minus point: impossible to find anywhere in Europe