2022 Au Bon Climat Chardonnay Santa Barbara County, USA Raul Perez Spontaneous fermentation with native yeast

Spontaneous fermentation with native yeast 85% in stainless tanks and 15% stainless steel in amphora

Fruit came from 17-year-old vines at Keisha's Vineyard in The Eola-Amity Hills and 3 7-year-old vines at Sophie's Vineyard in the Umpqua Valley

This combination of 14 different grapes helps to explain the aromatic dominance of this wine

this pale-pink Rosé offers crisp refreshment but is juicy enough to pair with snacks

La Guerrerie is an estate parcel named in reference to its history as a battlefield in the Hundred Years' War

2022 Au Bon Climat Chardonnay Santa Barbara County, USA Raul Perez Spontaneous fermentation with native yeastThis is a beautiful example of the Au Bon Climat style. The flinty, stony aromas stand out, while in the background is an intriguing spice note of clove and nutmeg from sur lie barrel aging in somewhat neutral, Francois Freres barrels for 10 months. Flavors and aromas of citrus and stone fruit, are finished with a beautiful lemon lime zest note. The wine is intense, but light on its feet and is built to compliment food, not over power food.