This is a more opulent Margaux

The colour is scarcely evolved and the nose is surprisingly lush

preserved lemon and candied ginger enlivened by a spine of racy acidity and an underlying streak of minerally smoke and brine

a blend of 80% Roussanne and 20% white Grenache fermented 80% in tank and 20% in barrel

that raises this wine to the next level

Racines, Sta. Rita Hills Bentrock Vineyard Chardonnay Vintage:2018 This is a more opulentThe 2017 Chardonnay Bentrock Vineyard gives up gregarious, mineral driven layers of ripe quince, white peach, apple pie, lemon cream and accents of nutmeg, chalk and river stone. It's light to medium bodied with intense, nuanced fruits wound up with tangy acidity and finishing long, layered and textured. Yes!