BIEN NACIDO Estate Chardonnay - Santa Maria Valley 2019 Bottle (los)

Description

Bien Nacido Estate Chardonnay showcases a vibrant character, renowned for its tropical notes of fresh pineapple, bright acidity, and subtle spice from limited oak aging. Awarded 94 points by Wine Enthusiast, this wine presents enticing aromas of seared lemon peel, light peach, and tart citrus flesh. The palate features a chalky, tense frame that harmonises beautifully with the fresh flavours of Meyer lemon. The Wine Advocate matches this score, highlighting the wine’s origins from own-rooted vines planted in 1973. After barrel fermentation and 12 months of maturation in oak, plus six months in stainless steel, it reveals enticing scents of golden apples, dried hay, and roasted almonds, concluding with a long, energetic finish and glossy spices.

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Bien Nacido Estate Chardonnay always carries a more tropical tone of fresh pineapple, bright acidity and a notable spice from our limited use of oak.

WINE ENTHUSIAST 94 points
Seared lemon peel, light peach and tart citrus-flesh aromas fire up the nose of this brisk bottling. The palate clings to a chalky, tense frame, which provides a textural balance to the fresh Meyer lemon flavor."

WINE ADVOCATE 94 points
The 2019 Chardonnay Estate comes from own-rooted vines planted in 1973. It was barrel fermented and matured for 12 months in oak and six months in stainless. It's scented of golden apples, dried hay and roasted almonds, and the palate has expansive, honeyed fruits with gently tangy acidity and glossy spices from its 40% to 45% new oak, finishing long and energetic. Rating: 94+"