{"product_id":"023-chardonnay-rider-ridge-vineyard-sandar-hem-santa-cruz-mountains-0-75l","title":"2023 Chardonnay \"Rider Ridge Vineyard\" Sandar \u0026 Hem Santa Cruz Mountains 0.75L","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e2023 Chardonnay \"Rider Ridge Vineyard\" – Sandar \u0026amp; Hem – Santa Cruz Mountains \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eSingle Vineyard Wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eRider Ridge Vineyard Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e hails from a distinctive site in the \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eSanta Cruz Mountains\u003c\/strong\u003e. The vines grow on \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003esteep slopes on slate-dominated soils with a high stone content\u003c\/strong\u003e, which lends the wine clear minerality and tension. The \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003ecool, maritime mountain climate\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures a long ripening period and precise aroma development. \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eSandar \u0026amp; Hem\u003c\/strong\u003e selectively chooses such sites based on their unique geological characteristics and expression of origin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eVinification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe grapes were \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eselectively harvested\u003c\/strong\u003e and gently processed. Vinification is \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003erestrained and terroir-driven\u003c\/strong\u003e, focusing on \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003efreshness, texture, and expression of origin\u003c\/strong\u003e. Small-scale production with precise vinification to preserve the natural structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eAroma and Taste\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eOn the nose, the wine presents itself as \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003ecool and complex\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003ecitrus zest, fine reduction, and saline notes\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the palate, it is \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eprecise and vibrant\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eclear fruit and pronounced minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e. The finish is \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003elong, fresh, and elegant\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eIdeal with \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eseafood, oysters, or grilled fish\u003c\/strong\u003e. Also suitable with \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003epoultry or fine vegetable dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e. Serve at \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e10–12 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eVintage Specifics in the Growing Region\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e2023\u003c\/strong\u003e vintage in the \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eSanta Cruz Mountains\u003c\/strong\u003e is considered \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eexcellent\u003c\/strong\u003e, characterized by \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003ecool, balanced weather\u003c\/strong\u003e and a long growing season. The wines exhibit \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003evibrant acidity, moderate alcohol levels, and high precision\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eConclusion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e2023 Chardonnay \"Rider Ridge Vineyard\" from Sandar \u0026amp; Hem\u003c\/strong\u003e represents a \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eprecise, mineral-driven, and terroir-expressive Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e. With freshness, tension, and clear structure, it showcases the elegance of the Santa Cruz Mountains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Florian Fine Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61432840421706,"sku":"2748","price":60.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5561\/0186\/files\/Design_ohne_Titel_243.jpg?v=1782385846","url":"https:\/\/shop-florianfinewine.com\/en\/products\/023-chardonnay-rider-ridge-vineyard-sandar-hem-santa-cruz-mountains-0-75l","provider":"Florian Fine Wine Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}