Linden Vineyards Hardscrabble Chardonnay 2020 (750ML) Dolcetto d'Acqui 95 points Decanter

95 points Decanter

High altitude ancient vineyards (75-100 years) at 1

accented by hints of vanilla

and loads to love

Linden Vineyards Hardscrabble Chardonnay 2020 (750ML) Dolcetto d'Acqui 95 points DecanterThis is a very adult style Chardonnay. The nose has classic Hardscrabble apple notes with a bit of vanilla and toast from barrel aging. The focus of this wine is its length and persistence. It goes on forever. Food Pairings Grilled salmon or swordfish, hearty grains such as wild rice, farro or quinoa Vineyards Hardscrabble Vineyard is on top of the Blue Ridge at 1,300 to 1,400 feet with an eastern to southern slope. Deep, well drained mineral soils