White
Barrel Select Chardonnay
Santa Maria Valley · Central Coast · United States
Fact sheet
- Type
- White
- Grape
- Chardonnay
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Santa Maria Valley · Central Coast
- Appellation
- Santa Maria Valley
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- high
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
roast chicken · grilled fish · garlic pasta · soft cheeses
Rated vintages
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201493 pts
Minimalist winemaker Norman Beko has been letting his vineyard do the work since the 1980s, and this is a classic result. Crushed pecan and smoked almond aromas lead the nose, with a stunning honeysuckle- and plumeria-like floral quality. The palate follows suit with satisfyingl…