Alta Maria Vineyards Chardonnay '21

Santa Maria Valley's cool climate shines in this golden-hued Chardonnay, offering aromas of baked apple, brioche, and toasted almond. The rich yet precise palate delivers flavors of lemon curd, honeydew, and a touch of crème brûlée, balanced by bright acidity (92 points). Barrel-fermented with native yeasts and aged 10 months in French oak (25% new), it finishes with a whisper of flint. At 14.1% alcohol, this 2021 vintage pairs beautifully with lobster thermidor or roasted poultry - a California classic with Burgundian finesse.