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2017 Dierberg "Dierberg Vineyard" Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay

SKU #1518848 93 points Vinous

Outer quote mark The 2017 Chardonnay Dierberg Vineyard is rich, creamy and so expressive. Apricot, dried flowers and lightly honeyed notes all grace this beguiling, beautifully layered Santa Maria Chardonnay. The 2017 is simply gorgeous. (AG) Inner quote mark (8/2020)

93 points Wine Enthusiast

Outer quote mark Broad peach, cherimoya and almond aromas are cut by Meyer lemon, orange peel and a lightly grassy element on the nose of this bottling. A very racy acidity frames the sip, where lemon-peel flavors slice deep into the finish. (MK) Inner quote mark (11/2020)

91 points Jeb Dunnuck

Outer quote mark Coming from the Santa Maria Valley, the 2017 Chardonnay Dierberg Vineyard offers lots of spice, brioche, and toasty characteristics as well as a medium-bodied, fresh, lively and elegant style on the palate. It’s terrific value at the price and has lots of class. Inner quote mark (8/2020)

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2017 Dierberg "Dierberg Vineyard" Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay

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Varietal:

Chardonnay

- It's hard to believe that up until about 30 years ago, this extremely popular varietal hid behind the veil of geographical names like Chablis and Puligny-Montrachet. Now grown all over the world and bottled by its varietal name, Chardonnay has achieved a level of branding unlike any other wine. Surprisingly, though, what you get when you buy Chardonnay can differ greatly from country to country and even within one country, depending on the climate where it's grown and how it is vinified and aged. From fresh, crisp and minerally with apple and lemon notes to rich and buttery with tropical fruit overtones, Chardonnay runs the gamut. In France's Burgundy, Chardonnay is the source of the prized wines of Chablis, Corton-Charlemagne, Mâcon, Meursault and Montrachet. It also the foundation of exceptional Champagne, where it is blended with Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier or vinified on its own into Blanc de Blancs. It is also extremely popular in California, and is gaining popularity in Australia, New Zealand, Italy, Spain and South Africa.

Country:

United States

- When people consider domestic wine, they normally think about the state of California. The fine viticultural Region within California, including the Napa Valley, Sonoma, Santa Cruz Mountains, Mendocino and Santa Barbara, are capable of growing grapes of world-class quality. But there's plenty of fabulous wine coming from other states, too. Oregon, Washington and New York are also causing eyebrows (and glassware) to be raised around the world.

Sub-Region:

California

- With the explosive growth that California's wine industry has seen the past several years, it's easy to view winemaking and grape growing in the Golden State as a recent phenomenon. And while it's true that California's viticultural history is brief compared to several European countries, this state's roots date back well over 200 years. Due to the enormous response to California wine within the United States and worldwide, there are thousands of excellent and diverse wines being produced within the state each year.

Specific Appellation:

Santa Maria/Santa Barbara

- Santa Maria and Santa Ynez make up the two AVAs of Santa Barbara County, an area known for its natural beauty and temperate climate. The best grape-growing areas, however, are located on the very coastal reaches of these two appellations, and are cooled by ever-present fog and ocean breezes (it is even cooler and foggier here than Carneros!). As expected, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir thrive while the more inland zones lay claim to Bordeaux varietals and some Rhône blends.

Alcohol Content (%):

13.2