92+ The 2016 Barden Chardonnay Sta. Rita Hills comes from La Encantada and La Rinconada, both located on the southern side of the Sta. Rita Hills. It's another vibrant, crisp wine from Doug that offers notes of lemon...
92+ The 2016 Barden Chardonnay Sta. Rita Hills comes from La Encantada and La Rinconada, both located on the southern side of the Sta. Rita Hills. It's another vibrant, crisp wine from Doug that offers notes of lemon curd, citrus blossom, and salty minerality. Clean, crisp, and pure on the palate, with high, yet integrated acidity, it has a tight, energetic feel that makes me believe it will be even better with a year or two of bottle age.