2021 Bien Nacido Chardonnay

"Tightly woven aromas of crushed rock and earth are enlivened by bright lime and lemon peel on the dynamic nose of this bottling. Rocky minerality frames the sip, where honeysuckle and peach flavors ride an acidity that continues to rise through the finish." ~ Wine Enthusiast "Fess Parker's Bien Nacido chardonnay bottling always manages a generosity of style within the rigors of a cool place. It's posh in its spicy nutmeg, cinnamon-apple and pear flavors that are juicy and just so flavorful, with an appealing richness that fills the mid-palate with sumptuous flavor, plush and round. The finish lasts for thirty seconds or more." ~ Wine & Spirits "The 2021 Chardonnay Bien Nacido Vineyard is deeper and richer, with more baked apple, iron, white pepper, and spice nuances. It's medium-bodied, beautifully concentrated, and balanced, with a great finish." ~ Jeb Dunnuck "...a pretty powerful wine. There's a feeling of phenolic intensity and sheer textural richness that is impossible to ignore. Lemon peel, white pepper, graphite and savory herbs build into the intense finish. I would give this a healthy decant. Structurally, the 2021 resembles a red wine because of the small berries that year." ~ Antonio Galloni's Vinous