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Lucas & Lewellen

2009 Santa Barbara County Chenin Blanc

Tastingroom Lucas & Lewellen's 2009 Chenin Blanc from Santa Barbara County is a delightful expression of this versatile varietal. This wine showcases a light to medium body, lending a refreshing quality that is perfect for warm days and casual gatherings. With a bright and lively acidity, it offers a mouthwatering experience that enhances its overall appeal. The fruit intensity is prominent, revealing enticing notes of green apple, pear, and citrus zest that dance on the palate. This Chenin Blanc is bone dry, showcasing the grape's natural crispness and creating a clean, refreshing finish. Perfectly suited for pairing with seafood, fresh salads, or simply enjoyed on its own, this wine exemplifies the charm of Santa Barbara's winegrowing region.

Tasting notes:


Honey

Honey

Apricot

Apricot

White Peach

White Peach

Flavor profile:


Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Color Intensity Color Intensity 2

Low High

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Oak Oak 0

Low High

Body Light

Very Light Full

Spiciness Spiciness 0

Low High

Tannin Pronounced

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Off Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:


Seafood, Poached Fish, Lemon Butter Scallops

Region:


Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara County

Just north of Los Angeles at the southern tip of the Central Coast, Santa Barbara County is one of California's winemaking gems. Although a long way from Napa and Sonoma, Santa Barbara's prime AVAs—the Santa Maria and Santa Ynez Valleys and the Santa Rita Hills—produce exemplary cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. It is all thanks to the terroir. Despite its proximity to sunny southern California, Santa Barbara County is hilly, and its vineyards lie close to the Pacific Ocean. With little rainfall but an abundance of chilly ocean winds and fogs, the growing season is very long here. This allows grapes to ripen slowly over an extended period and develop wonderfully complex flavors.

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