Alma Rosa, Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, California, 2023
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Overview of the Wine
Situated on the north-facing slopes of the Santa Rita Hills in Santa Barbara County, the Alma Rosa estate vineyard, El Jabali, was first planted in 1983 by California wine pioneer Richard Sanford, who founded Alma Rosa Winery in 2005.
Today, our 628-acre estate has five distinct vineyard sites planted to Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah and Grenache that stretch from the valley floor to 850’ in elevation. Our total 40 vineyard acres comprise a small portion of our ranch and are separated by open wildlife corridors, meadows and forest.
Sustainable
Winemaker
Samra Morris
Grape / Blend
100% Chardonnay
Origin
Santa Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, California
Winemaker's Tasting Notes
Alma Rosa has found that the Chardonnay grown in the Sta. Rita Hills--though small in volume--is exceptional. Our Chardonnay wines are bright and fresh, with chalky minerality and a vibrant, layered mouthfeel, a deliciously refreshing interpretation of the grape.
95 Points - James Suckling
Dynamic aromas and flavors of yellow apples, hard pears and lemon pith. A white-flower perfume hovers above with chalky minerality providing posture. So much inner energy. Drink or hold.
93 Points - Wine Advocate
Composed entirely of estate fruit, the 2023 Chardonnay Sta. Rita Hills is an exotic, floral and honeyed expression of the vintage. Supple, seamless and polished on the palate, it melds a rich, caramelized texture with an upright saline spine that carries through to the polished, dense yet lifted finish. Despite the unabashed power on display, there is exceptional purity and precision that keep its classy opulence in check.
90 Points - Wine Enthusiast
Aromas of sliced pear, tangerine and a pinch of dust show on the nose of this bottling. The palate shows even more of an earthy tone, as dried lemon peel and apple flavors also arise.
Product size: 750ml
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