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Tolosa

2008 Edna Valley Chardonnay

Heritage Tolosa is a beautifully crafted Chardonnay from the renowned Edna Valley, showcasing the region’s ideal terroir for producing exceptional white wines. This vintage, aged gracefully since 2008, offers a mesmerizing golden hue that gently glimmers in the glass. On the nose, it presents a delightful bouquet of ripe stone fruits, including apricot and peach, interwoven with subtle notes of vanilla and toasted oak, reflecting its careful barrel aging. The wine is full-bodied, boasting refreshing acidity that adds a vibrant liveliness, perfectly balancing the rich flavors. With medium fruit intensity, its complexity unfolds elegantly on the palate, while the soft, well-integrated tannins provide a smooth, rounded finish. This Chardonnay is pleasantly dry, making it an ideal companion for a variety of dishes, and it epitomizes the character and charm of Edna Valley wines.

Tasting notes:


Vanilla

Vanilla

Peach

Peach

Butter

Butter

Flavor profile:


Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Light

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Bone Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Region:


Central Coast
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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