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3 Total Awards
Total Awards medal
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1 Platinum Medals
1 Awards
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1 Silver Medals
Awards
  • Sunscript 2017 Chardonnay Central Coast California
  • Sunscript 2017 Chardonnay Central Coast California
2017 Chardonnay

Sunscript

Central Coast, United States

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Taste the history of American winemaking in the epic 94 Point, Platinum medal-winning Sunscript Chardonnay

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About This Wine

Sunscript

Chardonnay

Judges have loved the newest release from Sunscript. It was awarded 94 Points and a Platinum medal at the 2019 Winemaker Challenge.

Critic Robert Whitley described by saying:
"Balanced Chardonnay was once a lost art. The pendulum is swinging back toward balance in recent times and the Sunscript is a good example. This vintage shows subtle notes of lemon, apple and pear, with a touch of wood spice and a clean, crisp finish. A Platinum Award winner at the 2019 Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition."

Up and down the Central Coast there are still traces of the Spanish Missions and their vineyards. Wine has been made on the West Coast for centuries, and in our opinion, it keeps getting better and better. We couldn’t be more delighted to welcome back the award-winning Sunscript to Firstleaf. The Sunscript Chardonnay is an excellent showcase not just of California, but of California’s Central Coast region. It has beautiful tropical fruit flavors that are offset by hints of flowers and vanilla with a touch of bright minerality. It’s incredibly refreshing and easy to pair with rich foods. Try it with lobster, swordfish, or even fried chicken.
Sunscript 2017 Chardonnay Central Coast California

Wine Region

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.

Flavor Profile

Pairs well with… Lobster, Swordfish, Fried Chicken

Body 4 Acidity 3Sweetness 2Fruit Intensity 3Tannin 1

Tasting Notes

  • A figure representing the Melon tasting note. Melon
  • A figure representing the Vanilla tasting note. Vanilla
  • A figure representing the Pineapple tasting note. Pineapple

California's Central Coast appellation is well represented in this wine. Floral aromatics result from a cool fermentation resulting in primary fruit characters of honeydew melon, pineapple balanced by bright mineral acidity and a hint of oily and rich vanilla bean.

Awards

Sunscript 2017 Chardonnay Central Coast California: Chardonnay

medal

3 TOTAL AWARDS

  • Points 94 Points, 2019 Winemaker Challenge
  • Silver Medal, 2019 Toast of the Coast Wine Competition
  • Platinum Medal, 2019 Winemaker Challenge
Sunscript 2017 Chardonnay Central Coast California