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Bien Nacido

2015 Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay

Tolosa Bien Nacido is a splendid 2015 Chardonnay hailing from the renowned Santa Maria Valley, an area celebrated for its cool climate that nurtures exceptional grape quality. This elegantly crafted white wine exhibits a medium body, ensuring a balanced feel on the palate that is both satisfying and refreshing. It showcases bright acidity that invigorates the senses, making it a delightful companion for various dishes. The fruit intensity is prominent, revealing alluring notes of green apple and citrus that invigorate each sip. This Chardonnay maintains a pleasing dryness, allowing the wine's expressive flavors to shine through without overwhelming sweetness. Overall, Tolosa Bien Nacido embodies the essence of its terroir, offering a wine experience that is both rich and refined.

Tasting notes:


Vanilla

Vanilla

Apple Pie

Apple Pie

Butterscotch

Butterscotch

Flavor profile:


Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Light

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:


Ceviche, Grilled Shrimp with Garlic Butter, 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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