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Santa Barbara County Chardonnay
Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA
The 2023 Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County) is a total stunner. Bright, aromatic and vibrant, the 2023 is lights-out, brilliantly marrying fruit intensity and energy. Apricot, mint and white flowers abound. This is a stunning wine for the price and for its production of around 40,000 cases. $23.00 (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, September 2024)
The 2023 Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County) is a total stunner. Bright, aromatic and vibrant, the 2023 is lights-out, brilliantly marrying fruit intensity and energy. Apricot, mint and white flowers abound. This is a stunning wine for the price and for its production of around 40,000 cases. $23.00 (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, September 2024)
Sep 4th, 2024The 2023 Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County) is a total stunner. Bright, aromatic and vibrant, the 2023 is lights-out, brilliantly marrying fruit intensity and energy. Apricot, mint and white flowers abound. This is a stunning wine for the price and for its production of around 40,000 cases. All of this fruit is from Mission Hills in Los Alamos. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, August 2024)
The 2023 Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County) is a total stunner. Bright, aromatic and vibrant, the 2023 is lights-out, brilliantly marrying fruit intensity and energy. Apricot, mint and white flowers abound. This is a stunning wine for the price and for its production of around 40,000 cases. All of this fruit is from Mission Hills in Los Alamos. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, August 2024)
Dominant flavor of lime may be more lime leaf than juice
Dominant flavor of lime may be more lime leaf than juice
May 17th, 2023
Pale lemon, aromas of Stone and citrus fruits, with floral and sweet spice notes. On the palate apple, peach & melon with lime citrus zest and toasty notes. Smooth long finish, well balanced, nice lively acidity, ending with herb, citrus and mineral character.
Pale lemon, aromas of Stone and citrus fruits, with floral and sweet spice notes. On the palate apple, peach & melon with lime citrus zest and toasty notes. Smooth long finish, well balanced, nice lively acidity, ending with herb, citrus and mineral character.
Aug 24th, 2022
This is a great value Chardonnay with crisp acidity, medium body and terrific balance between lemon and apple fruit and flinty minerality. Creamy texture without being overdone, long finish.
This is a great value Chardonnay with crisp acidity, medium body and terrific balance between lemon and apple fruit and flinty minerality. Creamy texture without being overdone, long finish.
Jul 3rd, 2022
Light-bodied and gently crisp with moderate oak and hints of honeysuckle.
Light-bodied and gently crisp with moderate oak and hints of honeysuckle.
Nov 19th, 2024
Tart and dry lemon meringue pie, delivers on acidity, beachy minerality, kinda cheesy quality like goat or sheep but not buttery or popcorny. Yellow fruits like yuzu with some Asian pear. medium+ body, I think unoaked(?) gives this a roundness with well incorporated tannin providing a subtle bitter finish but alcohol is a bit too hot towards the very end for me. Probably served best as a well chilled food wine. I’ll check out the 2023 vintage and compare. 88 for the ‘22 vintage. Would recommend and buy again under $20. Drink it as an aperitif, sacrifice a glass for moules marinieres avec frites, and share what’s left with your dinner guests.
Tart and dry lemon meringue pie, delivers on acidity, beachy minerality, kinda cheesy quality like goat or sheep but not buttery or popcorny. Yellow fruits like yuzu with some Asian pear. medium+ body, I think unoaked(?) gives this a roundness with well incorporated tannin providing a subtle bitter finish but alcohol is a bit too hot towards the very end for me. Probably served best as a well chilled food wine. I’ll check out the 2023 vintage and compare. 88 for the ‘22 vintage. Would recommend and buy again under $20. Drink it as an aperitif, sacrifice a glass for moules marinieres avec frites, and share what’s left with your dinner guests.
Oct 18th, 2024
New world made via an old world style. On the dryer side, smooth and mild, drinks well alone and pairs well with food
New world made via an old world style. On the dryer side, smooth and mild, drinks well alone and pairs well with food
Mar 9th, 2024