COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Racines Wine
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Racines Bentrock Chardonnay 2018 originates from the Sta. Rita Hills appellation in California, a region recognized for its cool climate. This wine is a product of Racines, a collaborative venture founded by Étienne de Montille of Domaine de Montille and Rodolphe Péters of Pierre Péters, alongside American winemaker Brian Sieve. Their objective is to craft wines that reflect the purity and transparency of the terroir, leveraging the unique characteristics of the Sta. Rita Hills. The Bentrock Vineyard, situated on the western side of Santa Rosa Road, features north-facing parcels with soils composed of diatomaceous earth, sediment, and clay, contributing to the wine's distinct profile.
ALCOHOL
12.7%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
A Franco-American wine collaboration.
Fact 02
Vineyard sits on rolling slopes between 400-500 feet.
Fact 03
Soils include diatomaceous earth, sediment, and clay.
Fact 04
Focus on purity and transparency in winemaking.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Racines Bentrock Chardonnay 2018 is produced from 100% Chardonnay grapes. The winemaking approach emphasizes purity and transparency, aiming to showcase the unique terroir of the Sta. Rita Hills. Key techniques likely include fermentation in neutral oak, which allows the fruit and mineral characteristics of the Chardonnay to be the primary focus. The wine is lightly oaked, suggesting a careful integration of oak to complement the wine's structure and flavor profile without overpowering it. Harvest timing is a crucial element in achieving the desired balance of ripeness and acidity, essential for cool-climate Chardonnay.
