Liquid Farm, Santa Maria Valley, Bien Bien Chardonnay 2015
Description
Made entirely from old-vine chardonnay from the legendary Bien Nacido vineyard. This continues to be the winery's only single-vineyard offering. 2015 was their 3rd year producing this wine and both the 2013 & 2014 set the bar pretty high. A very limited production again, less than 200 cases were made.
Wine Advocate - 94+ points
The 2015 Bien Bien Chardonnay delivers opulent brioche, cashews and ginger notes over a core of ripe apricots and spiced pears. Medium-bodied, with wonderful tension and beautiful poise, the youthful stunner offers satisfying intensity and depth with a lovely layered finish. - The Wine Advocate, Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Sept 2017)
Antonio Galloni - 92 points
The 2015 Chardonnay Bien Bien, from the famed Bien Nacido, is a rich, ample and creamy wine endowed with real depth. Shades of apricot, chamomile and floral-infused honey add intrigue throughout. The Bien Bien is tightly wound today, but it holds plenty of promise for readers who can cellar it for another year or two." Santa Barbara: Better Than Ever (Sept 2017)