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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:


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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