Alma Rosa
Alma Rosa El Jabali Vineyard Chardonnay
4.0
Expert Rating
0.0
Rarely Reviewed
2021
WINE DESCRIPTION
Alma Rosa El Jabali Vineyard Chardonnay is a premium wine produced by Alma Rosa Winery, a renowned producer of high-quality wines. The grapes for this wine are sourced from the El Jabali Vineyard, located in the Santa Rita Hills appellation of California where grapes ripen perfectlz due to the combination of warmer climate with cooling sea breezes. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the grapes, gentle pressing, and aging in French oak barrels with regular batonnage. The resulting wine is a beautifully balanced Chardonnay with notes of tropical fruit, citrus, and vanilla. Its elegant style and rich texture make it a perfect choice for any occasion.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Alma Rosa’s El Jabali Chardonnay, crafted from the estate vineyard first planted in 1983 by Richard Sanford, epitomizes the unique character of the Sta.Rita Hills. The wine displays a brilliant bright yellow hue in the glass. On the nose, it offers invigorating aromas of lemon zest, butter, fresh herbs, and a hint of sea breeze and new oak. The palate is lively, showcasing vibrant acidity with layers of apple and lemon, underscored by subtle herbal and vanilla notes. A distinctive salinity provides a crisp, refreshing finish. This medium-bodied Chardonnay beautifully reflects the remarkable qualities of the terroir of El Jabali vineyard.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2024
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Non-Alcoholic
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Bold
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Lean
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
No tannin
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Chardonnay
ORIGINS
Winery: Alma Rosa
Region: Central Coast California
The Central Coast of California is a wine lover's paradise, boasting a wide variety of climates, soils, and grape varieties. Located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the Central Coast spans from Monterey County in the north to Santa Barbara County in the south. With its diverse topography and Mediterranean climate, the Central Coast is home to some of the most renowned wineries in the United States.
The Central Coast has a long and storied history of winemaking, dating back to the mid-1800s. The first vineyards were planted in the Santa Clara Valley, and by the late 1800s, the region was producing some of the finest wines in the country. The region's reputation for quality wines was further solidified in the early 1989, when the Santa Clara Valley was declared among the first American Viticultural Area (AVA) in the United States.CUSTOMER RATING
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