{"product_id":"2022-chardonnay-le-boeuf-sandar-hem-santa-cruz-mountains-0-75l-0-75l","title":"2022 Chardonnay \"Le Boeuf\" 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\"\u003e2022 Chardonnay \"Le Boeuf\" – 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;\"\u003eLe Boeuf Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e originates from one of the most distinctive vineyards in the \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eSanta Cruz Mountains\u003c\/strong\u003e. The site was \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eplanted in the 1970s\u003c\/strong\u003e and is located in close proximity to the Pacific Ocean, characterized by a \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003estrong maritime influence\u003c\/strong\u003e. The vines grow on \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003edecomposed granite\u003c\/strong\u003e, which imparts a distinct minerality and tension to the wine. For \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eSandar \u0026amp; Hem\u003c\/strong\u003e, this vineyard is one of the most important sources for terroir-driven Chardonnays.\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 hand-picked\u003c\/strong\u003e and gently processed. Vinification is \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003erestrained and terroir-focused\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an emphasis on \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003etexture, acidity, and expression of origin\u003c\/strong\u003e. Aging takes place in small units with particular attention to precision and balance.\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 Flavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eOn the nose, \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003ecitrus fruits, green apple, and fine herbs\u003c\/strong\u003e emerge, accompanied by \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003emineral and slightly nutty notes\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the palate, the wine is \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003etight and precise\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003elively acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003esaline minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e. The finish is \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003elong, cool, 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;\"\u003egrilled fish, scallops, or shellfish\u003c\/strong\u003e. Also suitable for \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003epoultry, creamy sauces, or aged hard cheeses\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 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 California was \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003ewarm and intense\u003c\/strong\u003e, yet in cool sites, it yielded wines with \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003egood freshness, structure, and balance\u003c\/strong\u003e. Chardonnay proved to be \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003econcentrated and complex\u003c\/strong\u003e with solid aging potential.\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 \"Le Boeuf\" from Sandar \u0026amp; Hem\u003c\/strong\u003e represents a \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003emineral, precise Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e. With clear structure, saline tension, and elegant fruit, it demonstrates the distinctiveness of the Santa Cruz Mountains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Florian Fine Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61432832557386,"sku":"2747","price":60.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5561\/0186\/files\/DesignohneTitel_120_6d4f75f1-5e69-43d2-ac1e-1467d2d50a26.jpg?v=1774465392","url":"https:\/\/shop-florianfinewine.com\/en\/products\/2022-chardonnay-le-boeuf-sandar-hem-santa-cruz-mountains-0-75l-0-75l","provider":"Florian Fine Wine Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}