2021 Rinconada Chardonnay

The 2021 Chardonnay La Rinconada is a super-classic Sandhi Chardonnay. Brisk and energetic, the Rinconada is laced with tangerine oil, dried flowers, marzipan and spice, all framed by discreet oak. The Rinconada has a bit more mid-palate pliancy than the other Chardonnays in the range, which renders it quite accessible.

- Antonio Galloni (07/2023)

Shows a savory thread of honeycomb, saline and a hint of flint to the mouthwatering core of lemon curd, with details of pomelo and green apple skin and abundant aromatic notes of lemon verbena and lemongrass. Picks up a hint of lanolin on the savory finish. Drink now. 128 cases made.

- M.W.

The 2021 Chardonnay Rinconada Vineyard outperforms the Sanford & Benedict Chardonnay this vintage. It has singular aromas of grilled peaches, panna cotta, toast and wafts of matchstick, its detail and layering drawing me back to the glass again and again. The light-bodied palate has a core of mineral-driven fruit that, combined with the wine's tangy acidity, creates a shimmery impression. It has a long, latent finish and won't reach its full potential until it's had several years in bottle to unwind.

- Erin Brooks (12/2023)