Overview: Benziger Running Wild Chardonnay balances a creamy Chardonnay style with energetic acidity. Prior to harvest, the grapes from our Paicines AVA vineyards in San Benito County soak up the warm daytime sunshine to develop alluring aromas of ripe pear, honeysuckle, green apple, and zesty citrus rind, before the cooling afternoon breeze helps maintain the grapes’ natural, lively acidity. The grapes are handpicked at peak ripeness, during the cool evening hours, to preserve those essential acid levels.
In the cellar, our winemaker meticulously oversees every step of the process, resulting in an unmatched Chardonnay. 100% of the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation and batonnage for four months to build texture.
An exceptional wine that embodies the Benziger family’s belief in making wine, and life, wildly extraordinary.
Tasting Notes: Our winemaker carefully selects French oak, which provides structure and subtle notes of spice and warm vanilla without overpowering the wine. The result is a balanced, full-bodied wine with flavors of rich manuka honey, butterscotch, and a hint of nutmeg that closes with a round, lingering finish.
Pairing: Herb roasted chicken, crab cakes
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Format / ABV: 750 ml / 14.5
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