2022 The Ojai Vineyard Chardonnay Bien Nacido Santa Maria Valley, California
$32.99
Varietal/Blend: Chardonnay
Vineyard Area: Drawn from vines in Bien Nacido’s I-block since 1991, which is on the lower part of the Santa Maria Bench where the alluvial soils are fine and gravelly.
Soil: Fine and gravelly alluvial soils
Vinification: Hand-harvested, pressed and then fermented in barrel. Stirring of the lees and allowing malolactic conversion to occur naturally.
Maturation: 11 months in French oak barrels (15% new)
Specs
- Country United States
- Region California
- Appellation Central Coast
- Style White Wine
- Grapes Chardonnay
- Food Pairings Roast White Meats, Fresh Seafood, Fried Food, Aperitif
- Characteristics West Coast, Big Power