Tasting Notes

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Vinous Antonio Galloni - 25 Aug 22
The 2020 Chardonnay Sanford and Benedict Vineyard is deep and quite powerful, but also rather monolithic at this stage. It will be interesting to see if the 2020 acquires more finesse in time. There's a chance that will happen, as the 2020 has quite a bit of freshness and plenty of body. Today though, it comes across as rather raw and unformed.
Drinking Date: 2022 - 2028
United States Vineyard Fine Wine

United States

The U.S. is a top wine producer, with California leading at 90% of production. Napa Valley is famous for powerful Cabernet Sauvignon, while Sonoma shines with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Oregon's Willamette Valley excels in elegant Pinot Noir, and Washington State is known for robust Merlot and Syrah from the Columbia Valley. Notable producers include Robert Mondavi, Opus One, and Stag's Leap in Napa, Domaine Serene in Oregon, and Chateau Ste. Michelle in Washington.