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Heartwood

2023 Santa Lucia Highlands Chardonnay

The Talbott Heartwood is a luscious Chardonnay from the Santa Lucia Highlands. This white wine exudes a full body that envelops your palate with its rich and creamy texture. The fruit intensity is high, boasting flavors of ripe orchard fruits and citrus notes. The acidity in this Chardonnay is invigorating, adding a bright and lively vibrancy to each sip. The wine finishes dry, leaving a satisfying crispness that lingers. A true delight for Chardonnay enthusiasts looking for a beautifully balanced and expressive wine from the renowned Santa Lucia Highlands region.

Tasting notes:


Butter

Butter

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Vanilla

Vanilla

Flavor profile:


Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Sweetness Bone Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:


Seafood, Roasted Salmon, Lemon Butter Scallops

Region:


Santa Lucia Highlands
Santa Lucia Highlands

Nestled in the foothills of the Santa Lucia Mountains, this small but mighty area was recognized for the quality of its terroir and became an AVA in 1991. Cooled by Pacific Ocean fogs and strong Monterey Bay coastal breezes, the sunny vineyards here enjoy one of the longest growing seasons in the region. Some regard its powerful Pinot Noir and deeply flavored Chardonnay as among the best California has to offer. And if you want to look beyond classic Burgundy grapes, try Santa Lucia Highland's intriguing Northern Rhône-inspired Syrah.

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