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Racines Wine 'Bentrock Vineyard' Chardonnay Santa Rita Hills 2020
Vintage Character
The 2020 Bentrock Vineyard Chardonnay from Racines is a compelling reflection of the Sta. Rita Hills appellation, where the cool, maritime climate and marine sedimentary soils impart remarkable precision and energy to the wine. The 2020 vintage in Santa Barbara County was marked by a moderate growing season with cool nights and gentle warmth, fostering slow, even ripening that resulted in wines with vibrant acidity and expressive aromatics.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
Awarded an impressive 96 points by Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, this Chardonnay opens with a layered bouquet of Meyer lemon, green apple, and white peach, accented by subtle notes of crushed stones and delicate florals. On the palate, it is taut and focused, delivering crystalline citrus, ripe orchard fruit, and a distinctive saline edge, supported by a fine, chalky texture and a lingering, elegant finish. Its mineral backbone and freshness make it an ideal partner for dishes such as crab cakes with lemon aioli, roasted chicken with tarragon, or a creamy goat cheese tart, complementing both subtle and rich flavors.
Winery Background
Racines is the result of a unique partnership between renowned French vignerons Étienne de Montille and Rodolphe Péters, alongside acclaimed Santa Barbara winemaker Justin Willett. This collaboration brings together Burgundian tradition and Californian terroir, with a focus on expressing the nuanced character of the Sta. Rita Hills through sustainable farming, meticulous hand-harvesting, and classic winemaking methods like whole-cluster pressing and fermentation in French oak barrels. The team’s philosophy centers on transparency of site and vintage, striving for wines that balance precision, elegance, and age-worthiness. By highlighting single-vineyard sites such as Bentrock, Racines demonstrates the diversity and quality of the region’s soils and microclimates, establishing Sta. Rita Hills as a leading destination for world-class Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
The 2020 Bentrock Vineyard Chardonnay from Racines is a compelling reflection of the Sta. Rita Hills appellation, where the cool, maritime climate and marine sedimentary soils impart remarkable precision and energy to the wine. The 2020 vintage in Santa Barbara County was marked by a moderate growing season with cool nights and gentle warmth, fostering slow, even ripening that resulted in wines with vibrant acidity and expressive aromatics.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
Awarded an impressive 96 points by Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, this Chardonnay opens with a layered bouquet of Meyer lemon, green apple, and white peach, accented by subtle notes of crushed stones and delicate florals. On the palate, it is taut and focused, delivering crystalline citrus, ripe orchard fruit, and a distinctive saline edge, supported by a fine, chalky texture and a lingering, elegant finish. Its mineral backbone and freshness make it an ideal partner for dishes such as crab cakes with lemon aioli, roasted chicken with tarragon, or a creamy goat cheese tart, complementing both subtle and rich flavors.
Winery Background
Racines is the result of a unique partnership between renowned French vignerons Étienne de Montille and Rodolphe Péters, alongside acclaimed Santa Barbara winemaker Justin Willett. This collaboration brings together Burgundian tradition and Californian terroir, with a focus on expressing the nuanced character of the Sta. Rita Hills through sustainable farming, meticulous hand-harvesting, and classic winemaking methods like whole-cluster pressing and fermentation in French oak barrels. The team’s philosophy centers on transparency of site and vintage, striving for wines that balance precision, elegance, and age-worthiness. By highlighting single-vineyard sites such as Bentrock, Racines demonstrates the diversity and quality of the region’s soils and microclimates, establishing Sta. Rita Hills as a leading destination for world-class Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Product details
Wine TypeWhite
WineryRacines
Grape VarietiesChardonnay
WinemakerEtienne de Montille & Justin Willett
CountryUSA
Expert RatingJD 96
RegionCalifornia
SweetnessDry
Sub-regionSanta Rita Hills
Alcohol Level13.0
Classification (Ranking)Icon
Format750ml
Prices
Altaya Wines
Standard delivery 2-5 working days
Vinobuzz Delivery
HK$735
HK$735
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