cherry and licorice aromas complicated by cooler notes of tobacco leaf

smoke and underbrush adding interest to the briar and red berry fruit aromas that lead to serious

menthol and sandalwood adding breadth to the mix of red and dark pinot fruit scents

Les Cruots and Clos St

toasted almonds

Chanin, Bien Nacido Chardonnay other_regions_italy cherry and licorice aromas complicatedThe 2018 Chardonnay Bien Nacido Vineyard is fabulous. Bright, lifted and beautifully persistent, the Bien Nacido has so much going on. There is a sense of translucency I find absolutely compelling. Bright saline notes give the Bien Nacido energy, tension and drive. This is such a gorgeous wine. Antonio Galloni