{"product_id":"2023-chardonnay-chestnut-hill-sandar-hem-santa-cruz-mountains-0-75l","title":"2023 Chardonnay \"Chestnut Hill\" 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\"\u003e2023 Chardonnay \"Chestnut Hill\" – 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;\"\u003eChestnut Hill Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from a newer vineyard in the \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eSandar \u0026amp; Hem\u003c\/strong\u003e portfolio in the \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eSanta Cruz Mountains\u003c\/strong\u003e. The site is located in \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eLos Gatos\u003c\/strong\u003e at an altitude of approximately \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e396 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e, about 10 km from Monterey Bay. The \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003ewest-facing amphitheater location\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003esandy loam soils over weathered sandstone and slate\u003c\/strong\u003e lend the wine freshness, precision, and mineral tension.\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 carried out with \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003erestraint and a focus on terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e, emphasizing \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003efreshness, texture, and expression of origin\u003c\/strong\u003e. Small production with precise vinification to preserve the natural structure.\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\"\u003eOn the nose, \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003ecitrus, bright fruit, and delicate stony spice\u003c\/strong\u003e are evident. On the palate, the wine is \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eprecise, mineral, and lively\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eclear acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e. The finish is \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eelegant, fresh, and long-lasting\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;\"\u003eseafood, grilled fish, or poultry\u003c\/strong\u003e. Also suitable with \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003efine vegetable dishes or mildly 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;\"\u003e2023\u003c\/strong\u003e vintage in the \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eSanta Cruz Mountains\u003c\/strong\u003e is considered \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eexcellent\u003c\/strong\u003e, characterized by \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003ecool, balanced weather\u003c\/strong\u003e and a long growing season. The wines show \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003elively acidity, precision, and very good balance\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;\"\u003e2023 Chardonnay \"Chestnut Hill\" from Sandar \u0026amp; Hem\u003c\/strong\u003e represents a \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eprecise, mineral, and elegant Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e. With clear fruit, fresh acidity, and structured minerality, it showcases the cool-climate style of the Santa Cruz Mountains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Florian Fine Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61432851398986,"sku":"2751","price":60.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5561\/0186\/files\/DesignohneTitel_131_e0d09bc1-9ee7-4202-8504-fe6c66dd1607.jpg?v=1775125903","url":"https:\/\/shop-florianfinewine.com\/en\/products\/2023-chardonnay-chestnut-hill-sandar-hem-santa-cruz-mountains-0-75l","provider":"Florian Fine Wine Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}