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À Côté

2007 Santa Barbara County Red Blend

Global Wine Co. À Côté is a captivating red blend from the esteemed Santa Barbara County, crafted in the exceptional vintage of 2007. This wine presents a beautiful red hue, enticing the taster with its vibrant appearance. On the palate, it showcases a harmonious balance between medium-bodied richness and bright acidity, creating a lush mouthfeel that is incredibly inviting. The fruit intensity is prominent, revealing notes of ripe dark berries and cherry, complemented by subtle layers of spice and earthiness that enhance its complexity. Well-integrated tannins provide a refined structure, leading to a pleasingly dry finish that invites another sip. Overall, this wine is a delightful representation of the terroir, reflecting the brilliance of Santa Barbara County's winegrowing potential.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Vanilla

Vanilla

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:


Santa Barbara County

Just north of Los Angeles at the southern tip of the Central Coast, Santa Barbara County is one of California's winemaking gems. Although a long way from Napa and Sonoma, Santa Barbara's prime AVAs—the Santa Maria and Santa Ynez Valleys and the Santa Rita Hills—produce exemplary cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. It is all thanks to the terroir. Despite its proximity to sunny southern California, Santa Barbara County is hilly, and its vineyards lie close to the Pacific Ocean. With little rainfall but an abundance of chilly ocean winds and fogs, the growing season is very long here. This allows grapes to ripen slowly over an extended period and develop wonderfully complex flavors.

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