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Reserve

2014 Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay

The Topa Mountain Winery Reserve Chardonnay from the 2014 vintage is a delightful expression of the Santa Maria Valley, showcasing the region's unique terroir. This white wine features a medium body that envelops the palate with its luscious texture. The acidity is bright and refreshing, lending an invigorating quality to the experience, while the fruit intensity is prominent, revealing enticing notes of ripe pear and green apple. With a delicately balanced dryness, this Chardonnay is perfectly complemented by subtle undertones of vanilla and oak from the careful aging process. This wine is an excellent choice for those seeking a sophisticated and flavorful Chardonnay that embodies the essence of its region.

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:


Poached Fish, Seafood, 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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