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Score 97/100 · Drink 2021-2031, Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate, Nov 2021

The 2018 Chardonnay Banfield Vineyard has tremendous energy and singular expression this vintage. The nose is a kaleidoscope of quince, coriander seed, honeysuckle and pastry, continually changing as it spends time in the glass. The palate balances bursts of juicy preserved citrus character with deeper tones of graphite and almond, its flavors continuing to shift and evolve, and it finishes with exceptional energy and length. Wow!

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Critic scores
94
94/100

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93
93/100

Jeb Dunnuck

93
93/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

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93 points
Jeb Dunnuck
Score 93/100 · Drink 2023-2028, Jeb Dunnuck, Jul 2021

More pineapple, white flower, and chalky minerality notes as well as a touch of nectarine emerge from the 2018 Chardonnay Banfield Vineyard, which comes from a site in the Russian River Valley. Another fresh, vibrant yet also rich and beautifully textured Chardonnay from this team, it does everything right, offering medium to full-bodied richness, perfectly integrated acidity, and just a rare mix of purity and elegance with richness and length. It’s terrific today yet will benefit from 2-3 years of bottle age, and I have no doubt it will be drinking nicely on its tenth birthday.

93 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 93/100 · Drink 2021-2028, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Jan 2021

The 2018 Chardonnay Banfield Vineyard is wonderfully deep and fleshy. Soft contours give the Banfield much of its immediacy. Tangerine peel, lemon confit, almond, dried flowers and mint fill out the layers nicely. This creamy, highly expressive Chardonnay has quite a bit to offer.

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Arista Winery
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Grape Blend

Chardonnay

Colour

White

Taste

Dry

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