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    2020 Head High Chardonnay Sonoma County 750 ml

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    Bill Price Touch, Bargain Price

    Head High is a rare chance to drink the fruits of Bill Price’s labor for less than $20 per bottle. Price is a legend in the Sonoma wine industry—he's been a key figure at renowned Pinot and Chardonnay houses like Kosta Browne, Gary Farrell, and Three Sticks—and his Head High Chardonnay draws upon his unsurpassed network of vineyards... yet comes at a much lower price than the big names.

    This is as good as Sonoma Chardonnay gets for less than $20. Showing big, ripe fruit and a steely brightness that keeps it ultra-refreshing, it’s got surprising complexity and elegance. Then again, maybe it shouldn’t be a surprise considering that it comes from the man who owns the Durell and Gap’s Crown Vineyards, two jewels of the Sonoma Pinot and Chardonnay scene.

    The winery couldn’t tell us exactly where the grapes for the 2020 Head High came from, but all we can say is with access to sites like that, it’s no wonder Head High has earned Wine Access member-ratings that place it alongside much pricier bottles from Sonoma.

    Aromatically, the 2020 Head High Chardonnay is captivating, with bright green apple and star fruit aromas, accented by hints of jasmine and lemon zest. The palate is round when it hits your tongue, showing beautiful orchard-fruit flavors before finishing with zip and unoaked energy, carrying minerals across the palate for 30 seconds.

    The dialectic between generous fruit and refreshing brightness is possible because Head High combines exquisite Sonoma Chardonnay grapes with an approach to winemaking that emphasizes purity and freshness.

    The wine is fermented and aged in stainless steel—it sees no oak, getting its richness from Sonoma’s sunshine and famous sandy loam soils instead. The Head High team ensures crispness and zest by preventing malolactic fermentation, making it a perfect match for sunny afternoons and lemon-thyme grilled chicken.

    Endlessly satisfying and wonderfully balanced, the Head High is just so easy to love, especially at a price like this.