2018 Scar of the Sea "Rancho Tepusquet" Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay
95WE
92RP
$29.99
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95
Wine Enthusiast
Reviewed October 2020From own-rooted vines planted in 1973, this bottling offers aromas of Asian pear, strong chalk, jicama, and soft butter. The palate is incredibly crisp, clean, chalky, and tense, with tightly wound flavors of lime pith, talc, more jicama and loads of white-fleshed fruits. (MK)
Professional Reviews
92
Wine Advocate
The 2018 Chardonnay Rancho Tepusquet Old Vine is scented of salted almonds, crushed stone, white blossoms and lemon peel. It's medium-bodied, super satiny and bright with savory bass tones and a long, energetic and nuanced finish. 'I love weight and texture in Chardonnay,' says winemaker Mikey Giugni, 'that juxtaposition between acid and texture.' (EB)
Staff Reviews
RW
I'm a huge fan of Scar of the Sea. Mikey is making some of the most compelling Chardonnay in the state. Here, he works his magic with the old vines of Bien Nacido, and the results are incredible. This bottling brings forth the latent power and intensity these 45-year-old vines have in store, combining it with the energetic, racy, focused acid line that Scar of the Sea does so well. Tons of minerality and persistence for days. What a fantastic wine. Delicious now but will likely gain even more depth with time in bottle.
Notes
That winery creeping up in your rear view mirror is Scar of the Sea. This tiny, boutique operation is a dream fulfilled by Mikey and Gina Giugni. This is winemaking as honest as it comes. They source fruit from farmers who share their ethos, each wine telling the story of the place its from. The fruit source for the Rancho Tepusquet is none other than the Bien Nacido Vineyard, Block I, which was planted in 1973.
Details
| Type | White Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Origin | Santa Maria/Santa Barbara, California, United States |
| Bottle Size | 750 mL |
| Alcohol Content | 12.8% |
| SKU | 1552713 |