Ray's On The Bay Chardonnay

2013 Monterey County Chardonnay

Testarossa Ray's On The Bay Chardonnay is a delightful expression of Monterey County, showcasing the region's unique microclimates and terroir. This vintage reveals a beautifully balanced white wine, offering a medium body that envelops the palate in a creamy texture. The acidity is bright and refreshing, providing a lively lift that enhances its food-friendly nature. With prominent fruit intensity, flavors of ripe apple and pear mingle with subtle notes of citrus and a hint of toasty oak, making each sip a pleasurable experience. This wine is bone dry, allowing its vibrant characteristics to shine through without any distracting sweetness, and the well-integrated acidity ensures a clean, crisp finish that leaves you wanting more. Overall, Testarossa Ray's On The Bay Chardonnay is a wonderful testament to the exceptional winemaking of Monterey County.

Tasting notes:

Vanilla

Apple Pie

Butter

Flavor profile:

Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:

Grilled Fish, Poached Fish, Lemon Butter Scallops

Region:

Central Coast

California's Central Coast might be a bit quieter than Napa or Sonoma to the north, but this lesser-known region produces many world-class wines. Enjoying incredible terroir along its vast 280-mile stretch—from San Francisco Bay to Santa Barbara—Central Coast wines are increasingly in demand. Its position between the Pacific Coast Ranges and the Southern Coast Ranges is key to its quality, with many cool-climate AVAs offering elegant Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah and Merlot. In the hotter parts of the Central Coast, away from the coastal fogs and cold mountain slopes, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre are exceptional.

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