{"product_id":"2022-chardonnay-el-diablo-senses-russian-river-valley-0-75l","title":"2022 Chardonnay \"El Diablo\" Senses Russian River Valley 0.75l","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e2022 Chardonnay \"El Diablo\" – Senses Wines – Russian River Valley\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;\"\u003eEl Diablo Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from the \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eEl Diablo Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e in the \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eRussian River Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of California's most renowned Chardonnay regions. The vineyard is located on a ridge above \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eEastside Road\u003c\/strong\u003e and was \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eplanted by Ulises Valdez in 2008\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003esandy-loam soils of marine origin\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003ecool climate with fog influence\u003c\/strong\u003e ensure a long ripening period and precise expression. \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eSenses Wines was founded by three childhood friends\u003c\/strong\u003e with the goal of \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eauthentically reflecting top vineyards from Sonoma County in their wines\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\"\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-focused\u003c\/strong\u003e, with fermentation by \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003enatural yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e. The wine was aged for \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e14 months in French oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, about \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e30% new\u003c\/strong\u003e. The goal is a wine with \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003ebalance, structure, and subtle oak integration\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\"\u003eAroma and Taste\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe nose reveals \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003epear, Golden Delicious apple, and citrus\u003c\/strong\u003e, accompanied by \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003efloral notes and delicate spice\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the palate, the wine is \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003emedium to full-bodied\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eripe pome fruit and invigorating freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e. The finish is \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003elong, honeyed, and balanced\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;\"\u003elobster, scallops, or grilled fish\u003c\/strong\u003e. Also suitable with \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003epoultry, creamy sauces, or aged hard cheese\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 Characteristics 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;\"\u003e2022\u003c\/strong\u003e vintage in \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eSonoma County\u003c\/strong\u003e was \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003ewarm and intense\u003c\/strong\u003e, yet produced wines from top vineyards with \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003ebalance, ripe fruit, and clear structure\u003c\/strong\u003e. Chardonnay shows \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003ecomplexity, power, and age-worthiness\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;\"\u003e2022 Chardonnay \"El Diablo\" from Senses Wines\u003c\/strong\u003e represents a \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003epowerful yet precise Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e. With ripe fruit, delicate spice, and mineral tension, it combines structure and freshness and clearly reflects the \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eterroir-driven philosophy of Senses\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Florian Fine Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61433028510026,"sku":"2754","price":76.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5561\/0186\/files\/DesignohneTitel_124.jpg?v=1774469984","url":"https:\/\/shop-florianfinewine.com\/en\/products\/2022-chardonnay-el-diablo-senses-russian-river-valley-0-75l","provider":"Florian Fine Wine Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}