2021 Chardonnay Beresini
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Slightly less showy than the Susan's Cuvée and from the Beresini Vineyard in Carneros, the 2021 Chardonnay Cuvée Torchiana is another blockbuster-styled Chardonnay from this team that knocks it out of the park. Honeyed stone fruits, brioche, spicy oak, and flower oil notes all emerge on the nose, and it's full-bodied, concentrated, and textured on the palate, with tons of power and richness while staying balanced. This style probably isn't for everyone, but I think it's an absolutely brilliant wine that will keep for a decade.
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The 2021 Chardonnay Beresini Vineyard Cuvée Torchiana is a bit more reserved than the Hyde Chardonnay, but it has the same pedigree. Lemon peel, white flowers, mint and white pepper are all beautifully lifted. A wine of vibrancy, tension and linear drive, the 2021 has so much going on. I loved it.
This is one of the best chardonnays I have had this year, with sliced dried apple and pineapple with some peach and pralines. Salted caramel at the end. Fantastic, rich and wonderful. Yet great phenolics. Wow. This will age wonderfully. 200 cases. Drink or hold.
As usual, the 2021 Chardonnay Beresini Vineyard Cuvee Torchiana is a strong effort. All Wente selection (via Hyde), it shows off some gently floral notes and hints of sweet corn on the nose, backed by ample white peach and pineapple fruit. It's full-bodied, rich and densely concentrated on the palate, with plenty of length on the finish.