Racines - 'Sta Rita Hills Cuvee' Chardonnay White 2020
White
2020
USA
Santa Rita Hills
Chardonnay
Tasting Notes & Ratings
Grape
100% Chardonnay
Tasting notes
Fragrant and ethereal, the Santa Rita Hills Chardonnay has aromas of grapefruit, peach and subtle spice. The palate is chiselled with nervy acidity and mineral-laced fruit, tempered by a long and textured finish.
Expert rating
Wine Spectator 92 points
Decanter 93/100
“A wonderfully complex wine with ample texture. The Sta Rita Hills Cuvée is sourced from some of Santa Barbara's top Chardonnay sites. The wine sees very little new oak and, as a result, shines forth with delicate brilliance—classically cool climate Chardonnay aromatics of soft white florals, crushed chalk and a touch of mint. The palate has verve and energy with savoury petrichor-driven minerality coming to the fore, followed on by bruised apples, a touch of cardamom and honey to finish adding depth and complexity along the way. Drinking Window: 2023 - 2030” – Clive Pursehouse