White

Barrel Select Chardonnay

Cottonwood Canyon

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

  • 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…