Racines • Sta. Rita Hills, California
Racines’ Bentrock Vineyard Chardonnay is a single‑vineyard Sta. Rita Hills wine made in a Burgundian‑informed style, com…Racines’ Bentrock Vineyard Chardonnay is a single‑vineyard Sta. Rita Hills wine made in a Burgundian‑informed style, coming from exposed, rocky north‑facing parcels on the western slope of Bentrock that give bright acidity, saline mineralit…Learn More »
$95
/750ml
2020 Retail Average
95
/100
2020 Pro Rating
Lifted scents of lemon peel, cool white flowers and crushed stone introduce the 2020 Racines Bentrock Vineyard Chardonnay, which glides across the palate with vivid citrus, a touch of creamy curd, and a taut, saline backbone that amplifies its precision and length. The late-season warmth adds a subtle extra layer of richness to the otherwise linear, energetic profile, giving early charm without sacrificing tension.
Dungeness crab with lemon aioli; Seared scallops with cauliflower purée; Roast chicken with thyme and pan jus
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Racines’ Bentrock Vineyard Chardonnay is a single‑vineyard Sta. Rita Hills wine made in a Burgundian‑informed style, coming from exposed, rocky north‑facing parcels on the western slope of Bentrock that give bright acidity, saline minerality and nervy tension. Typically matured about 11 months with roughly 25% new French oak (and some time in stainless), it shows a lean, layered profile—stone fruit and citrus framed by subtle spice and crisp, persistent finish.