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Balade

2023 Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay

The Belle Glos Balade Chardonnay 2023 from the Santa Maria Valley is a delightful wine that truly captures the essence of its region. This white gem showcases a harmonious balance of vibrant acidity and a full-bodied profile, making it a standout in the Chardonnay category. The flavors are layered with luscious notes of ripe apple, juicy pear, and a hint of tropical fruits, each sip offering a new wave of luxurious complexity. It carries a bright, mouthwatering acidity that enhances its fruit-forward nature without overshadowing the subtle hints of vanilla and oak from well-integrated barrel aging. With its refined yet approachable character, this handcrafted Chardonnay promises to elevate any occasion, demonstrating why the Santa Maria Valley remains a favored terroir for producing exceptional white wines.

Tasting notes:


Butter

Butter

Lemon

Lemon

Vanilla

Vanilla

Flavor profile:


Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Light

Very Light Full

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:


Seafood, Seafood Salad, Lemon Butter Scallops

Region:


Central Coast
Central Coast

California's Central Coast might be a bit quieter than Napa or Sonoma to the north, but this lesser-known region produces many world-class wines. Enjoying incredible terroir along its vast 280-mile stretch—from San Francisco Bay to Santa Barbara—Central Coast wines are increasingly in demand. Its position between the Pacific Coast Ranges and the Southern Coast Ranges is key to its quality, with many cool-climate AVAs offering elegant Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah and Merlot. In the hotter parts of the Central Coast, away from the coastal fogs and cold mountain slopes, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre are exceptional.

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