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Well Born Cuvee

Well Born Cuvee

Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay

The Bien Nacido Estate Well Born Cuvee is a stellar expression of Chardonnay from the Santa Maria Valley. This white wine exudes elegance and finesse, showcasing a harmonious balance of flavors and aromas. The Chardonnay grapes grown in this region bring forth a medium-bodied profile with a delightful crispness, highlighting the hallmark characteristics of Santa Maria Valley's terroir. With its vibrant fruit intensity and refreshing acidity, this wine is a true gem that speaks to the exceptional winemaking legacy of this renowned wine 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:

Seafood, Lobster Mac and Cheese, 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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