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Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay

Fennell Chardonnay from Santa Maria Valley is an exquisite expression of the Chardonnay varietal, offering a perfect balance that wine enthusiasts will surely appreciate. This white wine showcases a medium body with a lively and mouthwatering acidity, making it incredibly refreshing on the palate. You’ll enjoy its prominent fruit intensity, which features delightful notes of ripe apples, pears, and a hint of citrus zest, harmoniously complemented by subtle undertones of oak and vanilla. The winemaking region of Santa Maria Valley, famed for its exceptional microclimate and terroir, shines through in every sip of this wine, portraying the essence of the region with elegance and finesse. Whether you are enjoying it on its own or pairing it with a variety of dishes, Fennell Chardonnay stands out as a refined and skillfully crafted wine that encapsulates the best characteristics of its varietal and region.

Tasting notes:


Brioche

Brioche

Butter

Butter

Lemon

Lemon

Flavor profile:


Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Light

Very Light Full

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:


Seafood, Grilled Shrimp with Garlic Butter, Lemon Butter Scallops

Region:


Santa Maria Valley
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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