LINDQUIST FAMILY 2021 “Bien Nacido Vineyard” Chardonnay
100% Chardonnay
“Bien Nacido Vineyard”, Santa Maria Valley, California
VINEYARD
This wine is 100% Chardonnay from the Bien Nacido Vineyard in the Santa Maria Valley. In 2021 the grapes came entirely from Block L, one of the oldest Chardonnay blocks, planted in 1973.
CELLAR
As always, the grapes were whole cluster pressed, chilled in tank overnight, and then transferred to Francois Fréres French oak Burgundy barrels for fermentation. The barrels used were all French oak made by Francois Freres – 25% new, 25% once-used, 25% twice-used, and the balance neutral barrels. The wine went through complete malo, and was aged on the lees for 9 months before blending and bottling in July 2022.
ACCOLADES
94 points – Wine Enthusiast
93 points – Jeb Dunnuck
92 point – Antonio Galloni’s Vinous Media
Lindquist Family – Bien Nacido Chardonnay – Bottle Image