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Lucas & Lewellen

2009 Santa Barbara County Chenin Blanc

The Tastingroom.com Lucas & Lewellen 2009 Chenin Blanc from Santa Barbara County is a delightful expression of this versatile varietal. This wine showcases a light to medium body, making it an excellent choice for warm days and casual gatherings. It presents refreshing acidity that invigorates the palate with every sip, bringing forth vibrant notes of citrus and green apple. The fruit intensity is prominent, allowing the wine's luscious flavors to shine through, while maintaining a charming dryness that enhances its food-friendly appeal. With subtle floral hints and a crisp finish, this Chenin Blanc exemplifies the beautiful terroir of Santa Barbara County, inviting you to savor its delightful essence.

Tasting notes:


Honey

Honey

Apricot

Apricot

Almond

Almond

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

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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