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2021 Donnachadh Chardonnay

11 available
Minimum Bid Per Bottle is $25
Ends Sunday, 7pm Pacific

ITEM 10612748 - Removed from a professional wine storage facility

Bidder Quantity Amount Total
magri1 3 $25 $75
11 $25
2021 Donnachadh Chardonnay

RATINGS

94The Wine Advocate

Its aromas combine bright herbal, green apple and pear tones with underlying savory hints. The light-bodied palate is bright and fresh, yet offers a touch of anchoring creaminess that draws out the finish.

93Wine Enthusiast

Subtle stony minerality wraps around aromas of Asian pear, water chestnut and lychee on the brisk nose of this bottling. The texture is tantalizing on the palate, where a direct line of acidic energy cuts through the crisp pome fruit and coconut flake flavors.

91James Suckling

A good, clean and appetizing wine that's light in body and brisk in acidity. Crisp green apple and lime zest flavors on a crisp, nervy texture.

REGION

United States, California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County, Santa Rita Hills

Santa Rita Hills AVA in northern Santa Barbara County was granted appellation status in 2001. Located between the towns of Lompoc and Buellton, it has a total area of 30,720 acres with 2,700 vineyard acres. The area is considered a cool climate for vineyards, so vineyards are most often planted with the cool-weather grapes Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The hills in the western part of this appellation are directly exposed to the Pacific Ocean, meaning that maritime winds and fog make the western edge of the Santa Rita Hills AVA particularly cool. The Sanford & Benedict Vineyard planted in 1971 was the first vineyard in the district and is still considered one of the best.

TYPE

White Wine, Chardonnay

This white variety originated in Burgundy, but is now grown around the world. Its flexibility to thrive in many regions translates to wide flavor profile in the market. Chardonnay is commonly used in making Champagne and sparkling wines.