Arnot Roberts 2020 St. Rita Hills Chardonnay

Sanford & Benedict Vineyard. From one of the great old sites of Santa Rita Hills, this shows terrific balance with a pretty aroma set of lemon oils, nectarine, and a bit of oak slash butterscotch. The palate is lighter than your typical Cali Chard with a kiss of oak, flavors of butterscotch and fruit flavors of citrus and melon. D&M Tasting Notes

The 2020 Chardonnay Sanford & Benedict captures all the magic of this iconic Sta. Rita Hills site. Ample, creamy and inviting, the 2020 is beautifully textured from start to finish. Apricot, lemon confit, white flowers, mint and marzipan build as the 2020 opens with a bit of air. Arnot-Roberts pulls fruit from the old-vine section of S&B, which was planted in 1971 with own-rooted vines. 95 Points Antonio Galloni, January 2022