Badge Rancho Santa Rosa Santa Rita Hills Chardonnay 2006
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Badge |
| Varietals: |
Chardonnay
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| Vintage: |
2006 |
| Region: |
California - Central Coast |
| Type: |
White Wine |
| Style: |
White - Fruity & Smooth |
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| Retail: | $14.99 |
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0% |
| Price: |
$14.99 |
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The Wine
The fruit for Bruno's BADGE Chardonnay comes from Rancho Santa Rosa, in the STA. Rita Hills appellation. To
achieve the great balance in this wine, Bruno aged it partially in French oak barrel and partially in stainless steel. To keep the wine light, so that it dances
on the tongue, he gave it partial malolactic acid fermentation. This blending of three different ways to age a wine and finish its flavor resulted in a wine
that has a touch of oak, a little bit of body, and a light crispness generally not seen in Chardonnay. Whether you drink this wine alone, or pair it with
food, it’s an equally enjoyable treat.
With lemony notes and a touch of sweet citrus rind, this Chardonnay has great balance, and a long finish. It pairs well with textural seafoods, such as
crab, shrimp, or lobster. So cook up a batch of the old-fashioned crab cakes and let the wine flow!
The Growing Region - Central Coast
The largest of California's wine growing regions, the Central Coast produces the majority of California's wine. The district sprawls out, covering most of the vineyard land between San Francisco and Santa Barbara. Smaller sub-AVAs of the region include Monterey Bay, Paso Robles, Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Maria Valley, Santa Cruz Mountains and many others.
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Notable Facts:
Grape varieties range all over – from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay to Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel. Some central coast wine is generic bulk wine that contributes to the high production numbers of the area. But many winemakers and wineries are small production and create unique and high-quality wine.
About California:
It's not rare to see a wine's country of origin listed as "California." A country into itself in the wine world, California makes enough varieties and styles to match many European wine countries. While it must settle for being only a state, that does not affect the high quality and diversity of its wines.
The most famous of the California wine regions is Napa Valley, and these wines are certainly outstanding – but watch out, because Sonoma County is catching up to its overshadowing neighbor. Down south, the Santa Barbara's Santa Maria Valley is finding that some Rhne style grapes and even Pinot and Chardonnay are able to do well. The Central Coast, the largest California AVA, has many different microclimates that lead to a wide range of wines with many sub-AVAs.
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67% Thumbs Up (3 users) |
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