2020 Benovia La Pommeraie Chardonnay [WE93][WS93]

Producer: Benovia 
Region: Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California  
Varietal: Chardonnay  
Year: 2020 

Wine Enthusiast, 93 Points 

"Both concentrated and mouth-coating, this impressive, full-bodied wine fills the nose with toast and vanillin aromas, then floods the palate with poached pears, butterscotch and cream. Luscious for current drinking and has the depth to mature nicely. Best through 2030." 

Wine Spectator, 93 Points 

"Bold, with rich lemon curd and limoncello flavors at the core, plus hints of litsea oil, spices, flaky, buttery pastry and salted, toasted almonds. Reveals vibrant minerality that weaves in and out to highlight all the complexity. Drink now through 2030. 265 cases made." 

Winemaker Notes: 

"Focused aromas of mandarin orange blossom and Fuyu persimmon are accentuated by candied ginger and mineral notes.  Then the vibrancy of the wines’ aroma is matched by its opulent texture and layered flavors of Fuji Apple, lemon custard with a mineral laden finish.  Indigenous yeast fermentation in French oak barrels and extended aging of 16 months on lees has produced a wine with exceptional complexity." 

Alcohol: 14.5% 

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