Chanin, Bien Nacido Chardonnay other_regions_italy 2013 is a relatively powerful

2013 is a relatively powerful vintage for this normally restrained and cool wine and I particularly like the underlying tension as it invites another sip

A more restrained nose grudgingly reveals the essence of plum where additional breadth is present in the form of black raspberry and violet scents

rose petal and lilac with those of both red and dark currant

this is in no danger of falling apart but I foresee the balance becoming more fragile

Chanin, Bien Nacido Chardonnay other_regions_italy 2013 is a relatively powerfulThe 2018 Chardonnay Bien Nacido Vineyard is fabulous. Bright, lifted and beautifully persistent, the Bien Nacido has so much going on. There is a sense of translucency I find absolutely compelling. Bright saline notes give the Bien Nacido energy, tension and drive. This is such a gorgeous wine. Antonio Galloni