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Home Block

2012 Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay

The Global Wine Company Home Block Chardonnay from the Santa Cruz Mountains showcases a brilliant white hue that invites you to explore its intricate profile. This 2012 vintage offers a medium-bodied experience, where the delightful acidity brings forth a refreshing vibrancy, balanced perfectly by a medium level of fruit intensity. Expect layers of stone fruit, citrus, and a hint of creaminess that dance together elegantly on the palate. With its delightful dryness, this wine stands out as a food-friendly choice, ideal for pairing with seafood or light salads, making every sip a celebration of the terroir from which it originates. The wine's subtle oak influence adds a touch of sophistication, rounding out its profile with gentle warmth and depth. This Chardonnay is a true reflection of the Santa Cruz Mountains, delivering both character and tradition in every glass.

Tasting notes:


Vanilla

Vanilla

Apple Pie

Apple Pie

Butter

Butter

Flavor profile:


Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:


Poached Fish, Seafood, Lemon Butter Scallops

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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