menthol and sandalwood adding breadth to the mix of red and dark pinot fruit scents

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smoke and underbrush adding interest to the briar and red berry fruit aromas that lead to serious

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Chanin, Bien Nacido Chardonnay other_regions_italy menthol and sandalwood adding breadthThe 2018 Chardonnay Bien Nacido Vineyard is fabulous. Bright, lifted and beautifully persistent, the Bien Nacido has so much going on. There is a sense of translucency I find absolutely compelling. Bright saline notes give the Bien Nacido energy, tension and drive. This is such a gorgeous wine. Antonio Galloni