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Cantar

2013 Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay

La Vida Bella Cantar is a captivating 2013 Chardonnay from the esteemed Santa Cruz Mountains region. This wine displays a luminous white hue that hints at its vibrancy. On the nose, it offers an enticing bouquet of stone fruit and citrus, complemented by subtle floral notes, creating a delightful aromatic experience. The palate showcases a medium body with lively acidity, providing a refreshing crispness that dances on the tongue. The fruit intensity is prominent, delivering rich flavors of ripe pear and green apple, artfully balanced by a touch of minerality. This Chardonnay is beautifully dry, making it an excellent companion for a wide array of culinary delights, from seafood to creamy pasta dishes. Its overall elegance and complexity reflect the exceptional terroir of the Santa Cruz Mountains, promising an enjoyable tasting experience.

Tasting notes:


Vanilla

Vanilla

Toast

Toast

Butter

Butter

Flavor profile:


Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:


Grilled Fish, Poached Fish, Lemon Butter Scallops

Region:


Central Coast
Central Coast

California's Central Coast might be a bit quieter than Napa or Sonoma to the north, but this lesser-known region produces many world-class wines. Enjoying incredible terroir along its vast 280-mile stretch—from San Francisco Bay to Santa Barbara—Central Coast wines are increasingly in demand. Its position between the Pacific Coast Ranges and the Southern Coast Ranges is key to its quality, with many cool-climate AVAs offering elegant Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah and Merlot. In the hotter parts of the Central Coast, away from the coastal fogs and cold mountain slopes, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre are exceptional.

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