{"product_id":"2022-chardonnay-mountain-winery-sandar-hem-usa-santa-cruz-mountains-0-75l","title":"2022 Chardonnay \"Mountain Winery\" 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 \"Mountain Winery\" – 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;\"\u003eMountain Winery Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from one of the most historically significant sites in the \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eSanta Cruz Mountains\u003c\/strong\u003e, high above Silicon Valley. The vines grow on \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003esteep south-facing slopes with gravelly loam and weathered Franciscan Shale\u003c\/strong\u003e, which gives the wine structure, depth, and minerality. The high altitude with \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003estrong maritime influence\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures a long, even ripening. The \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eSandar \u0026amp; Hem\u003c\/strong\u003e winery aims to precisely reflect the geological diversity and history of the region in their wine.\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-driven\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a focus on \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003etexture, acidity, and expression of origin\u003c\/strong\u003e. Small production with a focus on 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 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;\"\u003eripe yellow fruit, citrus, and delicate spice\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the palate, the wine is \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003edense and precise\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003evibrant acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003emineral tension\u003c\/strong\u003e. The finish is \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003elong, structured, 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, shellfish, or poultry\u003c\/strong\u003e. Also suitable with \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003ecreamy sauces, mushroom dishes, or 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 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 California was \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003ewarm and intense\u003c\/strong\u003e, but in good sites, it produced wines with \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eclear structure, ripe fruit, and good freshness\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 Mountain Winery from Sandar \u0026amp; Hem\u003c\/strong\u003e represents a \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eprecise, terroir-driven Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e. With mineral depth and clear structure, it elegantly showcases the origin of the Santa Cruz Mountains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Florian Fine Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61432764760394,"sku":"2746","price":60.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5561\/0186\/files\/DesignohneTitel_119_b94518e1-7e25-4862-8a4b-2a96e1ffe79a.jpg?v=1774464862","url":"https:\/\/shop-florianfinewine.com\/en\/products\/2022-chardonnay-mountain-winery-sandar-hem-usa-santa-cruz-mountains-0-75l","provider":"Florian Fine Wine Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}