WINE DESCRIPTION
Byron Chardonnay is an affordable wine produced by Byron Winery, located in the Santa Maria Valley appellation of California. The vineyard features cool climate conditions and well-draining soils, which contribute to the wine's elegant and complex character. The winemaking process involves hand-harvesting and whole-cluster pressing, followed by fermentation in stainless steel and used French oak barrels. The resulting wine is a beautifully balanced expression of Chardonnay, with notes of citrus, apple, and smoke. Its fresh texture and long finish make it a perfect pairing for seafood, poultry, and creamy pasta dishes. \
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Byron Chardonnay is a crisp, aromatic white wine with a lemon-citrus nose.On the palate, it offers a creamy texture, balanced by a bright acidity and notes of pear, apple, and tropical fruit. The finish is clean and lingering, with a hint of toffee and minerality. Enjoy it with seafood, light pasta dishes, or on its own.
EXPERT RATING
3.8
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Mildly aromatic
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Generous
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
No tannin
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Chardonnay
ORIGINS
Winery: Byron
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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