In my almost-40-year history of Port drinking

The colour is scarcely evolved and the nose is surprisingly lush

that raises this wine to the next level

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

Racines, Sta. Rita Hills Bentrock Vineyard Chardonnay Vintage:2018 In my almost-40-year history ofThe 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!