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Bald Mountain Vineyard

Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay

The Martin Ray Bald Mountain Vineyard Chardonnay from the Santa Cruz Mountains is a captivating exploration of the region's winemaking excellence. This Chardonnay boasts a medium body, offering a perfect balance that isn’t too overpowering yet sufficiently substantial. Its acidity is high and lively, giving the wine a bright, crisp character that refreshes the palate with every sip. The fruit intensity is particularly pronounced, with vibrant notes of green apple, pear, and subtle citrus playing a symphony of flavors. As for dryness, this Chardonnay sits firmly within the dry category, ensuring a clean and elegant finish that leaves you craving another glass. The Santa Cruz Mountains region, known for its unique microclimates and cool coastal influences, provides the ideal conditions for producing such a refined and expressive Chardonnay. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or a casual sipper, the Martin Ray Bald Mountain Vineyard Chardonnay offers a delightful wine-tasting experience that exemplifies the best that this esteemed region has to offer.

Tasting notes:


Lemon

Lemon

Oak

Oak

Butter

Butter

Flavor profile:


Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:


Seafood, Roasted Herbed Chicken, Lemon Butter Scallops

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