The colour is scarcely evolved and the nose is surprisingly lush

The Grenache part of this 2

In my almost-40-year history of Port drinking

a blend of 80% Roussanne and 20% white Grenache fermented 80% in tank and 20% in barrel

which merits serious consideration as wine of the vintage within the tiny Cornas appellation

Racines, Sta. Rita Hills Bentrock Vineyard Chardonnay Vintage:2018 The colour is scarcely evolvedThe 2017 Chardonnay Bentrock Vineyard gives up gregarious, mineral driven layers of ripe quince, white peach, apple pie, lemon cream and accents of nutmeg, chalk and river stone. It's light to medium bodied with intense, nuanced fruits wound up with tangy acidity and finishing long, layered and textured. Yes!