In my almost-40-year history of Port drinking

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

Once again there is just enough wood in evidence to merit pointing out on the petrol

There is a lovely sophistication to the mouth feel of the intensely mineral-inflected medium-bodied flavors that also possess wonderfully silky tannins though the natural firmness of a fine Fuées makes its presence known on the gorgeously subtle and persistent finish

The Grenache part of this 2

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!