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A - Stainless Steel Fermented

2012 Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay

The Kendall-Jackson A - Stainless Steel Fermented Chardonnay from the 2012 vintage showcases the vibrant character of the Santa Maria Valley. This delightful white wine presents a light-bodied profile with refreshing acidity, creating a crisp and invigorating experience. The fruit intensity is prominent, revealing layered notes of citrus, green apple, and subtle tropical hints that make each sip a pleasure. With a dry finish, this Chardonnay is food-friendly and pairs beautifully with a variety of dishes, highlighting the excellent winemaking practices of the region. The stainless steel fermentation preserves the wine's natural flavors and freshness, allowing the true essence of the Chardonnay varietal to shine through.

Tasting notes:


Vanilla

Vanilla

Peach

Peach

Butter

Butter

Flavor profile:


Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Light

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:


Grilled Shrimp, Grilled Shrimp with Garlic Butter, Lemon Butter Scallops

Region:


Santa Maria Valley

One hundred forty miles northwest of Los Angeles, the Santa Maria Valley is one of California's finest wine regions. Sun-baked and dry, yet river-fed and cooled by Pacific Ocean airflow, the wide east-west valley produces some of North America's most impeccably balanced Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. With its long growing season, grapes ripen slowly here, developing layers of flavor and fragrance. Moving inland, the extra warmth allows Bordeaux, Rhône, and Piedmont grape varieties to ripen entirely, producing richly seductive wines. Santa Maria Valley is California's second-oldest AVA, straddling both Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties.

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