Combine a fruit source that always delivers the goods with a winemaker that does likewise and things tend to work out well. James MacPhail’s experience with Bacigalupi Vineyard fruit brings out real vintage expression year over year, and this 2020 is “oh! so nice” with lemon creme, apple, pear and soft toast aromas and flavors, no butter or oiliness and a long finish with some grip. The oak is still integrating, so rest it a while if you like things folded together, or drink now for a racy tongue tango.
Tongue Dancer, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay 2020
By Rich Cook