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"Le Souvenir"

Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay

Paul Lato "Le Souvenir" is a stunning Chardonnay that showcases the enchanting characteristics of the Santa Maria Valley. This wine features a medium-bodied profile that offers a delightful balance of richness and elegance. The acidity is bright and refreshing, accentuating the wine’s lively personality. It presents a prominent fruit intensity, with vibrant notes of crisp green apple and luscious pear that dance on the palate. The texture is beautifully smooth, with well-integrated tannins that lend just a hint of structure without overshadowing the fruit. As a dry wine, it maintains a clean finish that invites another sip, making it a truly enjoyable experience. Whether paired with seafood or enjoyed on its own, "Le Souvenir" is a wine that captures the essence of its region and varietal with grace and finesse.

Tasting notes:


Citrus Blossom

Citrus Blossom

Brioche

Brioche

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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