{"product_id":"racines-bentrock-chardonnay-2021","title":"Racines Santa Rita Hills Chardonnay, Bentrock Vineyard 2021","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"3587\" data-end=\"4040\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eRacines is the collaborative vision of \u003cstrong data-start=\"3626\" data-end=\"3649\"\u003eÉtienne de Montille\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"3651\" data-end=\"3670\"\u003eRodolphe Péters\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"3676\" data-end=\"3691\"\u003eBrian Sieve\u003c\/strong\u003e, bringing together generations of Burgundian and Champagne expertise to craft terroir-driven wines from California's finest cool-climate vineyards. Their philosophy emphasizes whole-cluster pressing, restrained oak, native precision, and patient élevage, allowing vineyard character to remain at the forefront. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4042\" data-end=\"4673\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"4046\" data-end=\"4083\"\u003e2021 Bentrock Vineyard Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e is sourced from two north-facing parcels planted in the western reaches of Bentrock Vineyard, where \u003cstrong data-start=\"4184\" data-end=\"4215\"\u003eSanta Lucia shaly clay loam\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"4220\" data-end=\"4241\"\u003eTierra sandy loam\u003c\/strong\u003e soils, constant Pacific winds, and a cool maritime climate produce fruit of exceptional tension and aromatic purity. The wine was fermented in a mix of large-format puncheons and traditional Burgundian barrels, aged for \u003cstrong data-start=\"4462\" data-end=\"4497\"\u003e11 months in 25% new French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e, then rested an additional \u003cstrong data-start=\"4525\" data-end=\"4572\"\u003esix months in stainless steel with its lees\u003c\/strong\u003e before bottling, enhancing texture while preserving freshness. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4675\" data-end=\"4997\"\u003eThe nose opens with \u003cstrong data-start=\"4695\" data-end=\"4775\"\u003eMeyer lemon, citrus blossom, white peach, chalk, oyster shell, and wet stone\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by a palate that is focused, saline, and remarkably energetic. The wine finishes with persistent mineral drive rather than richness, making it one of California's clearest expressions of cool-climate Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"750","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41946254016597,"sku":null,"price":101.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/2953\/0197\/files\/Racines-2021-Bentrock-Vineyard-Chardonnay-product-image-39-large.jpg?v=1765157769","url":"https:\/\/vinokartwines.com\/products\/racines-bentrock-chardonnay-2021","provider":"VinoKart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}