2008 CHARDONNAY RESERVE, Bien Nacido Vineyard
Ripe and fruity wine, with tangerine and flowery orange blossom complemented by exotic pear, fig, and honeydew melon aromas and a creamy, toasty oak bouquet.
See our recipes for some quick and easy pairing options:
♦ Chicken, Avocado and Fennel Salad
♦ Ahi Avocado Salad with Ponzu
♦ Seared Scallops and Sweet Corn Salad
♦ Mary's Shucked Brussels Sprouts with Shallots & Pine Nuts
Blog Post - Bien Nacido Vineyards wins "Vineyard of the Year" at the 2010 California State Fair
*2x Gold Medal - American Fine Wine Comp
Wine Specs
Vintage
2008
Varietal
100% Chardonnay
Appellation
Santa Barbara
Vineyard Designation
Bien Nacido Vineyard
Acid
6.8 g/L
pH
3.34
Aging
Drink now through 2017
Residual Sugar
0.4%
Alcohol %
14.5
Wine Spectator
92
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
A Real treat in exotic Chardonnay. Firm, rich and creamy, with a mix of tropical fruit flavors built around guava, pineapple, fig and melon. Full-bodied, with spicy oak and a long, lingering finish.
Awards
Double Gold- 2011 American Fine Wine Competion
Production Notes
Aged “sur lie” (on the yeast) for 9 months in French oak barrels with approximately 25% of the barrels undergoing malo-lactic fermentation
Production
1,446 Cases