| Rating | 88 |
| Style | White |
| Variety | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Appellation |
Santa Barbara County Central Coast California USA |
| ABV | 14.3% |
| Price | $27.00 |
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| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2020-03-31 |
Perfect For
Pleasing A Crowd, Relaxing After Work, Wine And Cheese Night
Drink If You Like
Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc , Riesling
Santa Barbara Winery Chardonnay 2018 Review
This Chardonnay is crazy refreshing. It smells like honeydew melons drizzled with lemon juice. The palate has nice depth with a cool sweetness from the high-ish alcohol that adds to the enjoyment of the wine. It’s sunshine in a bottle, and is affordable enough to make it a wind-down-the-day wine to share with friends. It would even jive with a sunset and a cheese plate.
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