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Block No. 11

Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay

The Optik Block No. 11 is a luscious Chardonnay from the Santa Maria Valley, showcasing a beautifully pale hue that invites a sensory journey with every sip. This exceptional wine embodies a harmonious balance of body, acidity, fruit intensity, tannins, and dryness, delivering a symphony of flavors that dance gracefully on the palate. The Chardonnay grapes from this renowned wine-growing region contribute to the wine's remarkable depth and complexity, making it a true delight for any wine enthusiast.

Tasting notes:


Pear

Pear

Vanilla

Vanilla

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:


Grilled Shrimp, 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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