The 2018 Encosta Chardonnay from Gandona is a knockout. The fruit comes from the Rodgers Creek and Ritchie Vineyards in Sonoma. It offers up exotic notes of ripe pear, Meyer Lemon curd, nectarines, crushed citrus, toasted almond, and a liquid rock-like character emerge from the glass. There is a lovely medium to full-bodied richness, fresh minerality, plenty of toasty oak, great acidity, and flawless balance. This is a beautifully complex, nuanced, and seamless Chardonnay that is delicious today and will be fantastic over the next decade or more.
| Rating | Value | Drink |
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| 95 |
$75 |
2021-2031 |
| Country | Region | Appellation |
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| United States |
California |
Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast |
| Editor | Issue | Importer |
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| M. D'Angelo |
June, 2021 |
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