$29.00
92 PTS: Blue’s Tasting Note –
Crisp and tangy with silky texture; fresh and
smooth, long and balanced with a lively, fruit-forward style.
“My Chardonnay is from the Santa Maria Valley AVA in the rolling hills of
northern Santa Barbara County where some of the finest Chardonnay grapes
are grown. The morning marine fog and the afternoon ocean breezes make
the cool-climate Santa Maria Valley prime for Chardonnay with slow ripening grapes that result in an expressive,
well-balanced wine with a rich palate Aged sur lees for 8 months in neutral French oak barrels I
Etienne left just a kiss of oak on the bright fruit. “
Etienne Terlinden – Winemaker & Owner
Etienne’s passion for wine was rooted in his grandfather’s wine cellar at the
family’s chateau near Brussels in Belgium while his winemaking talents
came to life in Santa Barbara County where he became interested in the
area’s unique microclimates and ability to produce wines with distinct character. Etienne handcrafts small batches of exceptional wines, each varietal
expressing a very certain old world sensibility. Etienne is also Executive
Winemaker for Summerland Winery and consulting winemaker to a dozen
or so others in the Santa Barbara area
Weight | 25.4 oz |
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Dimensions | 12 × 3 × 9 in |
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City | Santa Barbara |