90
points
Santa Barbara County Chardonnay

Nielson

Santa Barbara County Chardonnay

2023 Central Coast
$18
Not a historical or directOnly product
BROWSING ONLY
Description

This Chardonnay is produced from original Wente clones planted in 1964 – around the time The Beatles were having their heyday! What’s so great about Wente, you ask? The vines have larger berries that deliver ripe fruit flavors and smaller berries that counterbalance with acidity. Aged 15 months in barrel, the result is a delicious interplay between wet stone, apricots and flowers – beckoning you to belt out a chorus of “Love, love me do!”
Acclaim
90
points
JamesSuckling.com
JS 11/2024
This vintage has aromas of citrus flower, clean linen, and a burst of pineapple. The wine has a pleasant weight on the palate with honey and citrus notes and a light salinity.

Aromas

  • Citrus Blossom Citrus Blossom
  • Pineapple Pineapple

Flavors

  • Honey Honey
  • Citrus Citrus
RECENT TASTING NOTES
Fresh, clean and balanced, this is fruit-driven and refreshing. Medium body and good, citrus acidity back up crisp green-apple and Bosc-pear flavors, while showing slightly oaky, buttery influence. Drink now.
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, 11/2024
Santa Barbara County Chardonnay

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