| Rating | 94 |
| Style | White |
| Variety | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Appellation |
Santa Maria Valley Santa Barbara County Central Coast California USA |
| ABV | 13.6% |
| Price | $55.00 |
| Print Shelf Talker | |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2019-10-28 |
Perfect For
Cooking And Sipping, Summer Sipping, Treat Yo'self
Drink If You Like
Albariño, Chardonnay , Chenin Blanc
Rusack Santa Maria Valley Bien Nacido Valley Chardonnay 2017 Review
Rusack coaxes out some of the best characteristic of this grape, while making sure everything is in complete harmony, no matter the site. This bottle is so refreshing, while showing classic Chardonnay depth, with earthy lemon and caramel aromas that will comfort your senses. The acidity is just low enough to allow that depth to really come through. This is a wine that makes you keep pausing and being like, damn.
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