Santa Barbara County
2009
750ml $17.99
Sanford Winery has been producing delicious cool climate Chardonnay from Santa Barbara County since 1981. One of our two estate vineyards in the Santa Rita Hills, Rancho La Rinconada, has been a super-star in producing opulent barrel fermented Chardonnay that is both bursting with tropical and citrus fruits and has an elegant structure of high acidity and minerality. This vineyard is the largest component of our Santa Barbara County blend and is the sole source for the La Rinconada and La Entrada Chardonnay. The Santa Rita Hills are proving to be every bit as special for Chardonnay as for Pinot Noir.
Justin Chardonnay
Paso Robles
2009
750ml $17.99
The 2009 growing season began with an early bud break (early March) due to the extremely warm spring temperatures. An early April frost rolled into the Paso Robles area but Justins vineyards were unaffected due to their hillside stature. A warm consistent summer segued into moderate early fall. The balanced weather allowed Justins vineyard to pick on flavor profiles without any concerns of excessive heat or cooler temperatures.
Color: Pale gold with a light straw colored rim. Aroma: Apple, apricot, and ripe stone fruit combine with a hint of honey and toasted oak. Palate: White peach, banana, and Meyer lemon, along with hints of mineral and toasted almonds, finishing with layers of cinnamon, cream, and a touch of spice from the "lees" stirred French oak.
Thierry&GuyFat Bastard Chardonnay
2009 French
750ml $8.99
To craft the Fat bastard Chardonnay, grapes are sourced from all over the Languedoc-Rousillon, from the banks of the Rhone in the east to Carcassonne in the west, and from the foothills of the Massif Central in the north to the Mediterranean coast in the south. These different origins give the wine the balanced fruit flavor and acidity that have made it a consumer favorite.
Tasting notes: Round in the mouth with white flower aromas and a long, toasty finish.
Food Pairings: Perfect match with a variety of cheeses, poultry and cream sauce pastas, or when relaxing with friends and family.
MacMurray Ranch
Chardonnay
Sonoma Coast
2009
750ml $16.99
2009 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay has a rich mouthfeel with sweet aromatics. Restrained oak contact brings caramel and vanilla flavors, but the emphasis is on elegant ripe fruit with tropical and lemon cream notes.
Premier Sonoma Coast vineyards provided select Chardonnay grapes, harvested at peak of ripeness. These were whole-cluster pressed to ensure a rich yield of apple flavors and mouthfeel.
