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Cheval Sauvage

2015 Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay

Wild Horse Cheval Sauvage is a captivating white wine from the renowned Santa Maria Valley, showcasing the exquisite qualities of Chardonnay. This 2015 vintage presents a medium-bodied profile that delights the palate with its refreshing acidity. The fruit intensity is prominent, revealing vibrant notes of stone fruit and citrus that dance harmoniously with subtle oak nuances. Its dry character allows the wine to maintain a crisp and lively finish, making it an ideal choice for various food pairings. With its well-integrated structure and delightful complexity, this Chardonnay truly encapsulates the essence of its region, embodying the artistry of winemaking in Santa Maria Valley.

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 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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