Valiente

2017 Chardonnay

Santa Maria Valley, CA

Sierra Madre Vineyard

Alcohol is 14.1 %

This is the most northern vineyards in the Santa Maria Valley, 15 miles from the coast. It has soils that are marine by nature and sandy. The temperate climate allow Chardonnay to thrive here. The little rainfall means the grapes have an extensive time to build flavor. It also allows for concentrated fruit aspect of the wine. The sedimentary rock and clobbly clay mixed with the ocean fog and breeze make for the perfect Chardonnay climate.

Classic Chardonnay aromas with hints of stone fruit. A balance of old world malolactic acid and new world pear and apple. Lemon curd makes its appearance mid palate and honeysuckle with vanilla complete the well rounded finish.