Ojai Vineyard - Bien Nacido Vineyard - Chardonnay 2020
Price: $33.00
| Producer | Ojai Vineyard |
| Country | U.S. |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Santa Maria Valley |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Sku | 014029 |
| ABV | 13.00% |
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Adam Tolmach of Ojai Vineyard is one of the pioneers of the Santa Barbara County wine scene. He founded Au Bon Climat with Jim Clendenen, then moved on to start Ojai in 1983. To this day, he has never grown past the 6000 cases he makes each year in three makeshift, temperature-controlled barns in the backwoods of Ojai. By choosing to work strictly with cool climate vineyards and paying growers by the acre, Adam ensures himself control of the farming and the yields. He makes elegant, aristocratic wines and has been at the forefront of the growing movement of American winemakers to make more balanced wines, prizing finesse over power. Ojai Vineyard is one of California's best kept secrets, though one Corkscrew customers have known for many years!
The old-vines source of the Bien Nacido Chardonnay is rooted in loamy soil over shale. The wine reflects its cool climate origin with high-toned floral and green apple aromas, touched with just the right amount of wood. Bright mineral-accented melon and pear flavors lead to a stony, mineral finish. Enjoy with scallops, sushi, or fish tacos.
