Chanin, Bien Nacido Chardonnay other_regions_italy A more restrained nose grudgingly

A more restrained nose grudgingly reveals the essence of plum where additional breadth is present in the form of black raspberry and violet scents

Here there is enough reduction to mask the nuances of the underlying fruit so I would suggest giving this some air first

A spicy and very Vosne-like nose freely offers up its aromas of black pinot fruit

delicious and dense big-bodied flavors flash enormous power and drive that really builds from the mid-palate to the explosively long and sappy finish where the only nit is a hint of warmth

this is in no danger of falling apart but I foresee the balance becoming more fragile

Chanin, Bien Nacido Chardonnay other_regions_italy A more restrained nose grudginglyThe 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