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Lot 340

2010 Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay

Cameron Hughes Lot 340 is an exquisite Chardonnay from the renowned Santa Maria Valley, showcasing the exceptional qualities of the 2010 vintage. This white wine presents a delightful balance with a medium body that provides a satisfying mouthfeel. The acidity is bright and refreshing, making it an invigorating choice for any occasion. On the palate, this wine reveals a prominent fruit intensity, characterized by flavors of ripe apple and citrus, layered with hints of creamy vanilla and toasty oak, a testament to its careful winemaking. The wine is dry, allowing the vibrant flavors to shine through beautifully without overwhelming sweetness. Enjoy this Chardonnay chilled as a wonderful accompaniment to seafood dishes or as an aperitif.

Tasting notes:


Vanilla

Vanilla

White Peach

White Peach

Butter

Butter

Flavor profile:


Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Light

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:


Seafood Pasta, Seafood Salad, Seafood

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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