Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Senses
Label Name:
 
B.a. Thieriot Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.3%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Jeb Dunnuck 99 pts; Vinous 94; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 92+ . Multiple retailers and reviews cite these scores

Tasting Note
Marine-tinged, saline Chardonnay with green apple, white peach, lemon zest, toasted almond and brioche notes; silky texture, bright acidity and a long, zesty finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, lobster, roasted chicken with herbs, creamy pasta, seared scallops, aged cheeses. Asian: miso‑glazed black cod, sushi (tuna/salmon), light tempura, pork gyoza, mild coconut‑based Thai dishes.

Production Method
Barrel‑fermented (indigenous yeasts), aged ~14 months in French oak (approximately 25–40% new), with measured bâtonnage and élevage in puncheons/barrels.

Vineyard Info
B.A. Thieriot is a family vineyard near Occidental planted after the 1988 purchase; vines were established with Warren Dutton. Senses (founded 2011 by Max Thieriot, Chris Strieter and Myles Lawrence‑Briggs) works with winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown.