December 4, 2024

Benziger Sangiacomo Vineyard Pear Block Chardonnay 2023

SANGIACOMO VINEYARD CARNEROS

93

A mellow, harmonious, ripe and subtly buttery wine that’s so smooth and mouth-filling. Pure Bartlett and Bosc pear, marzipan and vanilla bean flavors. First release of a wine from the Sangiacomo family, from whom the Benzigers have bought grapes for decades. Barrel-fermented, all malolactic, in 25% new French barrels. From organically grown grapes. Drink now or hold. $48