Alma Rosa, Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, California, 2022 (Top Value / Top Producer)
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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.
94 Points - James Suckling
Brilliant acidity behind rich, ripe and creamy flavors. The wine is luscious, fresh, layered and long in the finish. Full-bodied, toasty and concentrated but sleek and elegant, too. Drink now or hold.
94 Points - Ian Blackburn
Balanced, well made, furious acidity, saline and personality... way more wine than your paying for! One of the best producers in all of Santa Barbara at this time! This is pure Santa Rita Hills and its at a great price.... BRAVO!!! I love everything about this wine.
92 Points - Vinous
The 2022 Chardonnay Sta. Rita Hills is a very pretty, gracious wine. Light floral notes and tropical inflections grace this open-kit Chardonnay. A touch of lees-stirring and full malolactic fermentation add creaminess, but this reminds a decidedly understated Chardonnay.
Product size: 750ml
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