Banshee Wines Rickshaw Chardonnay 2023 (750ml) Northern Rhône Pinot Noir builds red fruited

Pinot Noir builds red fruited depth and firm structure

layered and seamless

Richard Alfaro seems to have this Puligny-Montrachet way of making Santa Cruz Mountain Chardonnay - just like Mount Eden has managed for years

The entrance is slightly doomed without being sweet

Banshee Wines Rickshaw Chardonnay 2023 (750ml) Northern Rhône Pinot Noir builds red fruitedThe 2023 Rickshaw Chardonnay is seamlessly bright. Aromas of pear, Golden Delicious apple, dried mango, and honeysuckle are complemented by hints of vanilla. There is a textured and layered weight on the mid palate that leads to a pleasant oaky finish, balanced with fresh, vibrant acidity.