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2008 CHARDONNAY
Santa Barbara County

I particularly like chardonnay from some of the outlying districts of Burgundy. Sure, rich oak-y Puligny Montrachet is showy and impressive, but sometimes delicate Chablis or even Macon from a great producer makes a better match with food. That's what we had in mind when we crafted this wine. From close planted younger vines, it's a lighter bodied, crisp and juicy chardonnay that just sings with food. This wine is alive, fresh and approachable today. It's friendly enough to have as a cocktail, yet sufficiently refreshing to have with your next plate of raw oysters! This wine is emblematic of our intentions for all the wines we produce--which is to continue pushing beyond the expected and attempt to craft something sublime. (763 Cases Produced)

Press Revies

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

"The 2008 Chardonnay, primarily young vines from Bien Nacido plus some Solomon Hills, is a beautifully layered, subtle wine. Lemon, flowers and minerals emerge from this tightly wound, focused white. This is an excellent value in California Chardonnay." ( 88 Points )

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

"Pale gold. Expressive aromas of poached pear, peach and honeydew. Spicy and sweet, offering nervy citrus and orchard fruit flavors and a good lashing of smoky minerals. The brisk finish shows good citric bite and focus. " ( 90 Points )

2008 Chardonnay Santa Barbara One Sheet

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