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Chardonnay

2010 Santa Barbara County Chardonnay

The Westerly Chardonnay from the 2010 vintage showcases the elegance and finesse that Santa Barbara County is renowned for. This white wine exhibits a medium-bodied profile, offering a delightful balance of richness and refreshing qualities. With high acidity, it delivers a bright and lively experience on the palate, perfectly complementing its pronounced fruit intensity filled with notes of luscious apple and pear, intertwined with subtle hints of citrus. The wine is pleasantly dry, making it versatile and food-friendly, ideal for pairing with a variety of dishes. A truly splendid representation of California Chardonnay, the Westerly effortlessly captures the essence of its terroir.

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

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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