This Santa Lucia Highlands Chardonnay blend exudes a luminous golden color with a tinge of green. The nose is reminiscent of pastry crust, macadamia nuts, pear and orange blossom. The palate is rich and zesty with lively acidity. Concentrated flavors of lemon cream, yellow plum and a touch of Tarragon linger on the finish.

Vineyard Notes

The Sierra Mar Vineyard, owned and farmed by Gary Franscioni, is one of the highest elevation vineyards in the Santa Lucia Highlands. The Santa Lucia and Gabilan Mountain Ranges surround the Salinas Valley and act like a conduit, directing the winds off the Pacific down the Valley, cooling the region from warm inland temperatures. The afternoon winds deliver fog off the Monterey Bay, acting as a buffer and extending the growing season. The high elevation, thin soils and arid conditions produce wines of intense concentration.

The Soberanes Vineyard is named for the family of the original Spanish land grant. It is situated on a small terrace adjacent to the famous Garys’ Vineyard. Planted in 2007, Soberanes has thirty-eight acres of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Syrah. It has an Eastern exposure and sits on classic alluvial sandy loam soil.