2011 Sanford & Benedict Chardonnay, Au Bon Climat, Santa Ynez Valley

2011 Sanford & Benedict Chardonnay, Au Bon Climat, Santa Ynez Valley

The historic and rightly celebrated Sanford and Benedict vineyard sits in a recently created subzone of the Ynez Valley, called the Santa Rita Hills. The success of the vineyard itself marked the creation of the appellation – an area rich in loam and shale capable of producing a complexity in wines rarely found outside of Burgundy. The cooling Pacific influence makes for a classically focussed and mineral style of Chardonnay; some exotic spice and nuts with balanced apple fruit, hints of toast and a savoury, saline freshness. Incredible value for money.

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Wine details

  • Region & country
    Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara County, California, USA
  • Grape
    Chardonnay
  • Maturity
    Mature 2014 - 2020info
  • Colour
    White
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • ABV
    13.5%

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