{"product_id":"argot-simpatico-ranch-chardonnay-2018","title":"Argot Simpatico Ranch Chardonnay 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eArgot Simpatico Ranch Chardonnay is made from 100 percent Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePowerful aromas of key-lime, white flowers, orange blossoms and a fierce, flinty, sauvage note define a wildly complex nose. Once in the mouth, gracefully pronounced textures coat the palate delivering an exotic interpretation of cool-climate Chardonnay character — lime peel, orange blossom, ginger and clove —lingerings deep into a vibrant finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlanted 1978. Shallow volcanic soils on the gently-sloped, south-facing foothills of Bennett Peak on Bennett Valley’s floor. One of California’s coolest Chardonnay vineyards. In the final year of 3-year draught cycle, Simpatico Ranch saw its earliest ever harvest and smallest crop, exposing a reserve of exoticism and minerality previously untapped. A watershed vintage for both the vineyard, and appellation. Night harvested by hand on 9\/16, whole-cluster pressed direct to barrel; no settling to ensure maximum lees contact. Barrel fermented on heavy lees. Malolactic fermentation. 16 months in French oak, 50% new. Finished 2 months in steel tank, low Sulphur during barrel elevage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReview:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\"The 2018 Chardonnay Simpatico Ranch is a step up, offering more of everything, including more focus and precision. Beautiful notes of ripe orchard fruits, toasted brioche, hazelnuts, and floral nuances flow to a richly textured, medium to full-bodied Chardonnay with a layered texture, integrated acidity, and a great finish. It’s another terrific wine from this estate. It opens up nicely with air and I suspect will evolve for 7-8 years, if not longer.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Jeb Dunnuck (January 2021), 96 pts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Argot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949033812015,"sku":"C1EE503010CHS","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/argot_chardonnay_simpatico_label_8c44be85-f4f6-490a-92bb-ed8656a02c71.jpg?v=1771488062","url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/products\/argot-simpatico-ranch-chardonnay-2018","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}