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Beach Blonde

2013 Santa Barbara County Pinot Grigio

Morovino Beach Blonde is a delightful white wine that showcases the vibrant character of Pinot Grigio from the picturesque Santa Barbara County. This 2013 vintage exhibits a radiant, pale straw color that invites exploration. On the palate, it boasts a light body with a crisp acidity that dances effortlessly across the tongue, making it refreshingly mouthwatering. The fruit intensity is prominent, offering tantalizing notes of citrus, green apple, and pear, all harmonizing beautifully to create a lively tasting experience. Its dry style enhances its versatility, making it a fantastic choice for pairing with seafood or enjoying simply on a warm day by the beach. The overall impression is one of elegance and approachability, making Morovino Beach Blonde a charming companion for any occasion.

Tasting notes:


Pear

Pear

Honey

Honey

White Peach

White Peach

Flavor profile:


Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Light

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:


Seafood Salad, Ceviche, Lemon Butter Scallops

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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