Chamisal Vineyards 2022 Central Coast Chardonnay
Pairs with: Tuna crudo
Good for: An evening on the patio with friends
Grapes: Chardonnay
I am from: San Luis Obispo Valley, California
The story: The first vineyard planted in 1973 in what would become the Edna Valley AVA, Chamisal Vineyards is located just outside the city of San Luis Obispo on California’s Central Coast. A specialist in Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, Chamisal Vineyards strives to produce wines that express the wild and inspiring beauty of California’s Central Coast and, more specifically, their 82-acre estate vineyard.
Why you'll love me: This Chardonnay is all about purity and focus. Clean, vibrant fruit aromatics; lime zest, green apple, passionfruit and a light floral note. The palate showcases the ability of a Chardonnay to be crisp but retain opulence without the influence of oak with a surprisingly round entry followed by long, linear acidity. The finish is clean with a hint of salinity.