2023 Mariana's Vineyard Chardonnay2023 Mariana's Vineyard Chardonnay
With a few swirls, the 2023 Mariana’s Vineyard Chardonnay meets you with a deep and ecstatic perfume of Pink Lady apples, salt air, corn silk, and drops of Meyer lemon oil.
The rapturous aromatics materialize on the palate as juicy citrus and lemongrass flavors held in gorgeous pashmina. The 2023 Mariana’s Vineyard Chardonnay is exquisitely balanced, splendid, and complete. The flavors lead to an inspiring finish, which linger like contrails on a deep blue sky.
This wine is truly exceptional! It perfectly embodies the spirit of this remarkable vineyard, making it the ideal Chardonnay for holiday dinner parties. Radiating excellence, it provides an alternative view of California Chardonnay and will over-deliver every time.
Fermented in steel and aged in 10 year old barrels, this medium bodied wine has a nervy core and marvelous texture.
TASTING NOTES
AROMAS / FLAVORS: Pink Lady apple, salt air, corn silk, meyer lemon oil
STRUCTURE: Pashmina texture, juicy acidity, lingering finish
FOOD PAIRING: Sole Meunière, Roasted cauliflower with capers
BLEND: 100% Mariana's Vineyard Chardonnay
DECANT: 45-60 minutes (serve cool not cold)
DRINK: Now-2033+
- Blend100% Mariana's Vineyard Chardonnay
- AppellationSanta Cruz Mountains
- VineyardMariana's
- SoilSandstone, Clay loam, Shale
- Farming MethodOrganic
- Alcohol13.2%
- Production52 cases