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McIntyre 2018 Chardonnay Santa Lucia Highlands, California

2018 Santa Lucia Highlands Chardonnay

The McIntyre 2018 Chardonnay from the Santa Lucia Highlands in California presents a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. With a moderate body that gracefully carries its vibrant acidity, this Chardonnay offers a delightful balance. The fruit intensity shines through with a richness that is neither overpowering nor subtle, striking a perfect middle ground. This elegant white wine beautifully captures the essence of the Santa Lucia Highlands region, showcasing the skillful craftsmanship that went into its creation.

Tasting notes:

Shimmering straw-yellow in color. Expressive scents of pear nectar, white peach, chamomile, and iodine pick up smoky mineral accent with air. Silky and energetic on the palate, offering mineral-tinged citrus and orchard fruit and honeysuckle flavors and a deeper suggestion of buttered toast. Delivers a suave blend of richness, leaving pear nectar and sweet butter notes behind.

Honeysuckle

Toast

Peach

Flavor profile:

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Sweetness Bone Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Region:

Santa Lucia Highlands

Nestled in the foothills of the Santa Lucia Mountains, this small but mighty area was recognized for the quality of its terroir and became an AVA in 1991. Cooled by Pacific Ocean fogs and strong Monterey Bay coastal breezes, the sunny vineyards here enjoy one of the longest growing seasons in the region. Some regard its powerful Pinot Noir and deeply flavored Chardonnay as among the best California has to offer. And if you want to look beyond classic Burgundy grapes, try Santa Lucia Highland's intriguing Northern Rhône-inspired Syrah.

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