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Bien Nacido Vineyard

2010 Santa Barbara County Chardonnay

Fess Parker's Bien Nacido Vineyard Chardonnay from the 2010 vintage is a stunning example of Santa Barbara County's winemaking prowess. This white wine exhibits a full body that is complemented by a refreshing high acidity, creating a lovely balance on the palate. With prominent fruit intensity, it showcases delightful flavors of ripe apple, pear, and hints of citrus, making it incredibly enjoyable. The wine is dry, offering a clean and crisp finish that is both satisfying and mouthwatering. Its structured profile is enhanced by subtle notes of oak, which add complexity without overpowering the fruit. This Chardonnay is an enticing choice for both casual sipping and pairing with a wide variety of dishes.

Tasting notes:


Vanilla

Vanilla

White Peach

White Peach

Butter

Butter

Flavor profile:


Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Light

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

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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