2021 La Rinconada Chardonnay, Tyler Winery

La Rinconada was planted by Richard Sanford in the mid-nineties, adjacent to and just west of the historic Sanford & Benedict Vineyard. The Chardonnay parcel is uniquely protected from the onshore winds of the Pacifc by the hilltop of La Encantada Vineyard lying just to the west and is planted on well-drained, shaley loam soils full of silica. This wine displays both the power of the favorable position of the vineyard and the finesse of Santa Rita Hills Chardonnay grown in these mineral-laden soils. Briney with Anjou pear and granny smith apple, crushed rock and an intensely long finish with stunning minerality.