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2018 Small Vines Wines TBH Vineyard Chardonnay

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August 14, 2022 - $31

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RATINGS

96Wine Enthusiast

Citrus-driven freshness exudes from this estate-grown white, with accents of earth and white flower chiming in. Stone, honeycomb and a trace of nutmeg give it complexity and lasting elegance.

95James Suckling

A pleasant, nuanced nose of grapefruit, baked lemon, thyme and sage. Medium-bodied with driving minerality and citrus character. Delicate but steady in its intensity, with stony and savory flavors grounding the long finish. Just so fresh and tasty, its hard to resist.

94Jeb Dunnuck

...gorgeous bouquet of spiced pears, white flowers, salty minerality, and sappy herbs...concentrated...brilliant...

93Vinous / IWC

...bright and finely cut from start to finish. Lemon confit, white flowers, mint and white pepper give the 2018 striking aromatic presence to match its mid-weight personality. Saline notes extend the finish nicely in this beautifully delineated, vibrant Chardonnay.

REGION

United States, California, Sonoma, Sonoma Coast

Sonoma Coast AVA runs from San Pablo Bay in the south to Mendocino County in the north. It includes 7,000 vineyard acres and earned AVA status in 1987. Its proximity to the Pacific Ocean means it gets double the rainfall of nearby inland appellations and the ocean gives the appellation a relatively cool climate. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir can thrive in these conditions, and there are numerous producers making critically acclaimed Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

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.