2021 CHARDONNAY Bien Nacido Vineyard

Bien Nacido Vineyard is located in the Santa Maria Valley on the South Central Coast of California, just east of Santa Maria. The topography of the valley features transverse ranges with an east/west orientation, opening up to the Pacific Ocean. The climate is strongly influenced by the ocean providing ideal temperate growing conditions for Pinot Blanc.  Early spring warming, mild summer temperatures and late arriving cold fall temperatures provide a long growing season for the development of rich color along with concentrated and complex flavors.

Produced from the Robert Young Clone with trademark white stone fruit characteristics. It was barrel fermented, stirred and aged sur lie for 10 months, showing a deeper core with a creamy mid palate while retaining its bright fruit character. White flowers, honeydew and vanilla chiffon are prominent on the nose with a balanced palate of citrus, Marcona almond and creamed honey.