Chardonnay, Bentrock, Racines - De Montille - 2021

Viticulture

Bentrock is located at the end of the west coast of the Santa Rita Hills, on the Santa Rosa Corridor. The two north-facing Chardonnay parcels face the hillsides. The first parcel faces west, the sunniest side of the vineyard, at the top of a hill with stony soils overlooking Santa Hills. The second plot lies further down to the east. The nature of the soil is relatively similar to that of the first, with more marine sediments.

Oenology

The wines are fermented in 500L, 350L and 228L barrels with 25% new wood. After nearly a year's ageing, the wines are racked with their lees into stainless steel vats, where they are left to mature for a further six months.

Suggestions for accompaniment

Pan-fried prawns with chickpeas and spinach leaves - Fish curry - Goat cheese.