{"product_id":"argot-simpatico-ranch-chardonnay-2019","title":"Argot Simpatico Ranch Chardonnay 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eArgot Simpatico Ranch Chardonnay is made from 100 percent Chardonnay.Powerful 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.Planted 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 916, 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. Review: There are 225 cases of the 2019 Chardonnay Simpatico Ranch, which is from a cooler, higher elevation site in Sonoma. Lots of peach, tangerine, honeyed minerality, and toasted hazelnuts all emerge from the glass, and while I don't think it matches the 2018, it's a brilliant Chardonnay offering medium to full-bodied richness, nicely integrated acidity, and a great finish. It's beautifully balanced and is going to keep for at least 5-7 years. (September 2021), 94\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Argot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949118222383,"sku":"448774","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/argot_chardonnay_simpatico_label_0970647e-4df7-4b42-b87b-b8d652efc765.jpg?v=1771489397","url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/products\/argot-simpatico-ranch-chardonnay-2019","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}