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Sierra Madre Vineyard

Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay

The Peake Ranch Sierra Madre Vineyard Chardonnay from Santa Maria Valley is a captivating white wine that showcases a harmonious balance of body, acidity, fruit intensity, tannins, and dryness. With a medium but full body, the wine presents a delightful interplay of flavors and aromas. The acidity is bright and lively, adding a refreshing and mouthwatering quality to each sip. The fruit intensity shines through with prominent notes that lead to a crisp and satisfying finish. The tannins are notable, providing a structured and elegant backdrop to the wine's overall complexity. The dryness level is perfect, making this Chardonnay from Santa Maria Valley a true delight for the senses.

Tasting notes:


Lemon

Lemon

Vanilla

Vanilla

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:


Seafood, Herb Salad, 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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