Bigger Than Your Head

Bigger Than Your Head

Wine of the Day, No. 765

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Fredric Koeppel
Nov 05, 2022
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The Lucia Vineyard "Soberanes Vineyard" Chardonnay 2020, Santa Lucia Highlands, serves as a fine example of a chardonnay in which every element is in balance, yet each quality shines on its own. Winemaker Jeff Pisoni ferments the grapes by native yeasts and ages the wine 16 months in French oak, 30 percent new barrels. The color is a bright, medium gold…

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