2022 Chardonnay "Mountain Winery" Sandar & Hem Santa Cruz Mountains 0.75l

2022 Chardonnay "Mountain Winery" - Sandar & Hem - Santa Cruz Mountains

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Origin

The Mountain Winery Chardonnay comes from one of the most historically important locations in the Santa Cruz Mountains, high above Silicon Valley. The vines grow on steep south-facing slopes with gravelly clay and weathered Franciscan Shale, which gives the wine structure, depth and minerality. The altitude with strong maritime influence ensures long, even ripening. The winery Sandar & Hem pursues the goal of precisely reflecting the geological diversity and history of the region in the wine.

Ausbau

The grapes were selectively picked by hand and gently processed. The vinification is carried out reserved and terroir-emphasized, with a focus on texture, acidity and expression of origin. Small production with a focus on precision and balance.

Aroma and taste

They show up on the nose ripe yellow fruit, citrus and fine spice. On the palate, the wine appears dense and precise tight and precise, with lively acidity and mineral tension. The aftertaste is long, structured and elegant.

Food recommendations

Ideal with grilled fish, shellfish or poultry. Also suitable for creamy sauces, mushroom dishes or hard cheese. Served at 10–12 °C.

Special features of the vintage in the growing region

The vintage 2022 in California was warm and intense, but in good locations produced wines with clear structure, ripe fruit and good freshness.

Conclusion

The 2022 Chardonnay Mountain Winery by Sandar & Hem stands for a precise, terroir-focused Chardonnay. With mineral depth and clear structure, it elegantly shows the origins of the Santa Cruz Mountains.