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Cuvee Katelyn

2008 Santa Barbara County Chardonnay

Testarossa Cuvee Katelyn is a striking white wine crafted predominantly from Chardonnay grapes, hailing from the renowned Santa Barbara County. This 2008 vintage exhibits a beautiful pale straw color, captivating the eye and setting the stage for its delightful journey. On the palate, it showcases a medium to full-bodied character, delivering an engaging balance of fresh acidity that is bright and invigorating. The fruit intensity is prominent, revealing luscious notes of ripe apples, creamy citrus, and subtle tropical undertones, all harmonizing beautifully with traces of oak and vanilla. While its dryness lends a refreshing quality, the well-integrated, medium tannins provide structure without overpowering the wine's inherent fruitiness. This thoughtfully crafted Cuvee is a splendid representation of Santa Barbara's unique terroir, inviting wine lovers to enjoy its complexity and elegance.

Tasting notes:


Vanilla

Vanilla

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Butter

Butter

Flavor profile:


Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Light

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

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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