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Private Collection

2006 Santa Barbara County Chardonnay

The Ferri Private Collection 2006 Chardonnay from Santa Barbara County is a delightful white wine that showcases the region's exceptional grape-growing conditions. This vintage exhibits a medium-bodied profile, well-balanced with its vibrant acidity that refreshes the palate. The fruit intensity is prominent, highlighting luscious notes of ripe pear and green apple, complemented by subtle hints of vanilla and a touch of oak. The wine has a dry character, allowing the fruit flavors to shine without being overshadowed. Its smooth texture and elegant finish make this Chardonnay a fabulous choice for both casual gatherings and more formal occasions, celebrating the best of Santa Barbara's winemaking heritage.

Tasting notes:


Vanilla

Vanilla

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

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:


Roasted Salmon, Seafood, Salad with Citrus Dressing

Region:


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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