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Rosella's Vineyard

2010 Santa Lucia Highlands Chardonnay

Loring Wine Company’s 2010 Rosella's Vineyard Chardonnay is a splendid representation of the Santa Lucia Highlands, showcasing the region's exceptional ability to produce high-quality wines. This full-bodied white wine greets you with a radiant pale gold hue, inviting you to explore its delightful flavors. On the palate, it offers a harmonious balance of pronounced acidity and vibrant fruit intensity, featuring prominent notes of ripe apple, pear, and hints of tropical fruit, complemented by subtle undertones of toasted oak and vanilla from barrel aging. The mouthwatering acidity provides a refreshing lift, ensuring this Chardonnay is not just rich but also invigorating. It is undoubtedly an elegant and complex wine, making it an outstanding choice for any occasion.

Tasting notes:


Pear

Pear

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Butterscotch

Butterscotch

Flavor profile:


Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Bone Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Region:


Santa Lucia Highlands

Nestled in the foothills of the Santa Lucia Mountains, this small but mighty area was recognized for the quality of its terroir and became an AVA in 1991. Cooled by Pacific Ocean fogs and strong Monterey Bay coastal breezes, the sunny vineyards here enjoy one of the longest growing seasons in the region. Some regard its powerful Pinot Noir and deeply flavored Chardonnay as among the best California has to offer. And if you want to look beyond classic Burgundy grapes, try Santa Lucia Highland's intriguing Northern Rhône-inspired Syrah.

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