A simply stunning expression of Bien Nacido (one of my absolute favorite vineyards in the country) from Gavin Chanin. Despite the fact that California is now producing a huge range of Chardonnays and maintaining a higher level of quality than ever in its history, the stigma of CA Chard being big, rich, oaky and buttery refuses to fully dissipate. Well, this is a wine that illustrates just how mineral driven, bright, focused and precise CA Chardonnay can be when gown in a great vineyard and crafted by a master. Coming from 40 year old vines in one of the finest parcels of this legendary vineyard, this bottle is alive with orchard blossom aromas, saline minerals, zesty citrus acidity, chalky notes, baked bread and wet stones. Very powerful and full of flavor, but linear and taught at the same time. A seemingly endless finish with waves of mineral, salt and ripe orchard fruit. What a wine! And what a price we have on it...a winery direct deal you have to take advantage of ASAP.