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Bien Nacido Vineyard

Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay

The Calera Bien Nacido Vineyard Chardonnay from the Santa Maria Valley is a stunning expression of white wine that showcases the region's unique terroir. This Chardonnay is medium-bodied, offering a delightful balance between richness and freshness. With bright acidity, it delivers a mouthwatering experience that is both refreshing and invigorating. The fruit intensity is prominent, revealing enticing notes of green apple, citrus, and subtle stone fruit that dance on the palate. This Chardonnay is bone dry, making it incredibly food-friendly and versatile for a variety of culinary pairings. Enjoy it with seafood, creamy pasta dishes, or on its own as a delightful aperitif.

Tasting notes:


Lemon

Lemon

Brioche

Brioche

Butter

Butter

Flavor profile:


Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Light

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:


Grilled Fish, Poached Fish, Grilled Fish with Mango Salsa

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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