2016 Arista Winery Banfield Vineyard Chardonnay

Chardonnay - 750ML
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JD 97 WS 94 WA 93 VN 93
JD 97

jebdunnuck.com, June 2019

Seeing the same elevage (12 months in one-third new oak followed by six months in tank), the 2016 Chardonnay Banfield Vineyard has a more savory style with notes of baked apple, honeyed minerality, brioche, and some...
WS 94

Wine Spectator, July 2019

Lithe, with concentrated white fruit and spice flavors, supported by fresh acidity. Ripe melon notes emerge midpalate, followed by a long, cream-filled finish that has some taut savory touches. Drink now through 2025. 248...
WA 93

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2019

(93+ points) From dry-farmed, 45-year-old Wente clone vines, the 2016 Chardonnay Banfield Vineyard gives up toast, orange blossom, white peach and apricot aromas with minerally and earthy nuances. Medium-bodied with pure...
VN 93

Vinous, May 2019

The 2016 Chardonnay Banfield Vineyard is the most powerful of the four Arista Chardonnays, made in a distinctly phenolic, savory style. There is quite a bit of depth to the fruit, and yet the tannins are less polished...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type White
Varietal Chardonnay
Country USA
Region California
Sub-region North Coast
Appellation Sonoma
Sub-appellation Russian River Valley
Vintage 2016
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14.5%
Closure Cork