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"Y" Block

"Y" Block

Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay

The Qupe "Y" Block Chardonnay hails from the Santa Maria Valley, an AVA located in southern California. This white wine showcases a medium body with a balance of delicate acidity and moderate fruit intensity. The Chardonnay grapes used in this wine from Santa Maria Valley bring out a beautiful expression of the region's terroir, making it a delightful choice for those who appreciate a well-crafted and elegant Chardonnay.

Tasting notes:

Pear

Pear

Lemon

Lemon

Apple Pie

Apple Pie

Flavor profile:

Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Light

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:

Pasta Primavera, Ceviche, 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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