Seco Highlands

Arroyo Seco Chardonnay

The Kendall Jackson Seco Highlands Chardonnay from the Arroyo Seco region is a beautifully crafted white wine that embodies the essence of this renowned winemaking area. This Chardonnay showcases a delightful balance of body, acidity, fruit intensity, tannins, and dryness. It exudes a captivating golden hue, reflecting the sun-kissed vineyards where the grapes are carefully nurtured. The wine offers a harmonious blend of vibrant fruit flavors and a touch of oak, resulting in a refreshing and elegant pour that captures the terroir of Arroyo Seco.

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:

Seafood Pasta, Grilled Shrimp, Grilled Shrimp with Garlic Butter

Region:

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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