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Nielson Vineyard

2012 Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay

The Byron Nielson Vineyard Chardonnay from the esteemed 2012 vintage offers a delightful experience for white wine enthusiasts. Hailing from the picturesque Santa Maria Valley, this wine showcases a medium body that elegantly balances its bright acidity. The fruit intensity is prominent, revealing enticing notes of ripe apple and pear that dance on the palate. With its crisp mouthfeel, this Chardonnay is beautifully dry, making it an excellent companion for a variety of dishes. The subtle integration of oak adds complexity, lending a touch of creaminess and a hint of vanilla that rounds out the tasting experience, making this wine a true representation of its terroir.

Tasting notes:


Vanilla

Vanilla

Apple Pie

Apple Pie

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, Grilled Shrimp with Garlic Butter, Lemon Butter Scallops

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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