{"product_id":"2022-chardonnay-tenth-stop-senses-russian-river-valley-0-75l","title":"2022 Chardonnay \"Tenth Stop\" 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 \"Tenth Stop\" - Senses Wines - Sonoma Coast \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eSingle Vineyard\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;\"\u003eTenth Stop Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e is an homage to \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eOccidental\u003c\/strong\u003e, the hometown of the Senses founders. The name refers to the \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003etenth station of the historic North Pacific Coast Railroad\u003c\/strong\u003e. The grapes come from the \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eSonoma Coast AVA\u003c\/strong\u003e, characterized by a \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003ecool coastal climate with fog and wind\u003c\/strong\u003e, which allows for a long ripening period. The \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003emarine, well-drained soils\u003c\/strong\u003e provide freshness, precision, and a mineral expression. \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eSenses Wines was founded in 2011 by three childhood friends\u003c\/strong\u003e with the goal of \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eauthentically reflecting top sites 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\"\u003eWinemaking\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;\"\u003enative yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e. Aging took place 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% of which were 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;\"\u003ehoneydew melon, grilled lemon, and hazelnut\u003c\/strong\u003e, accompanied by \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003efine mineral and spicy notes\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the palate, the wine is \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003efull-bodied and creamy\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003edense fruit and fine spice\u003c\/strong\u003e. The finish is \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003elong, complex, and characterized by a delicate crème brûlée note\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 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 on the \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eSonoma Coast\u003c\/strong\u003e was \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003ewarm and intense\u003c\/strong\u003e, yet it yielded wines with \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eripe fruit, dense texture, and clear balance\u003c\/strong\u003e. Chardonnay shows itself to be \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003epowerful, complex, and age-worthy\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 \"Tenth Stop\" by Senses Wines\u003c\/strong\u003e stands for a \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003epowerful yet precise Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e. With dense fruit, fine spice, and mineral tension, it combines coastal freshness with structure and depth, clearly reflecting \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eSenses' terroir-driven philosophy\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Florian Fine Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61433010061642,"sku":"2755","price":95.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5561\/0186\/files\/DesignohneTitel_123.jpg?v=1774469665","url":"https:\/\/shop-florianfinewine.com\/en\/products\/2022-chardonnay-tenth-stop-senses-russian-river-valley-0-75l","provider":"Florian Fine Wine Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}