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Block No. I1

Block No. I1

Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay

The Optik Block No. I1 is a luscious Chardonnay from the Santa Maria Valley. This white wine offers a full body that is complemented by a pronounced acidity, which adds a bright and lively freshness to each sip. The fruit intensity in this Chardonnay is high, showcasing prominent notes of ripe orchard fruits. The wine has a dry profile that enhances its overall elegance and sophistication, making it a delightful choice for any occasion.

Tasting notes:

Vanilla

Vanilla

Apple Pie

Apple Pie

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 Shrimp, Grilled Shrimp with Garlic Butter, Lemon Herb Couscous

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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