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Rancho Tierra Vineyard

2024 Arroyo Seco Chardonnay

The Kendall Jackson Rancho Tierra Vineyard Chardonnay from the 2024 vintage is a stunning representation of the Arroyo Seco region, known for its cool climate and unique terroir. This white wine boasts a medium to full body, offering a rich and creamy mouthfeel that envelops the palate with an inviting warmth. Its high acidity adds a bright and lively character, perfectly balancing the wine's prominent fruit intensity, which showcases vibrant notes of green apple, pear, and citrus. The finish is clean and refreshing, demonstrating a subtle dryness that enhances its overall appeal. This Chardonnay is not only a delightful companion to seafood and poultry dishes but also a perfect choice for casual gatherings, making it a versatile addition to any wine lover's collection.

Tasting notes:


Butter

Butter

Vanilla

Vanilla

Apple Pie

Apple Pie

Flavor profile:


Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Region:


Arroyo Seco
Arroyo Seco

Lying in the middle of the Salinas Valley, the under-appreciated Arroyo Seco AVA is a beacon of cool-climate winemaking in Monterey County. Its vineyards—especially those to the east—are buffeted for much of the day by cold Pacific winds and shrouded by fog. This combines to give Arroyo Seco an extremely long growing season. Soils throughout the AVA are stony, and these stones absorb sunlight to provide additional heat to the vines. While winemakers face a challenging growing environment, the effort is worth it, as the area produces superbly balanced Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling; intriguing Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon perform well in the western part of the AVA.

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