Scar of the Sea Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay Vinos de los Ranchos 2023 champagne-club blending rich

blending rich

produced at the beautifully restored Laverstoke Mill in Hampshire

Native-yeast fermented and aged in 50% new French oak

thinning and canopy management

this deeply mineral expression flirts with elegance

Scar of the Sea Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay Vinos de los Ranchos 2023 champagne-club blending richBorn from old vines planted in 1973 and younger plantings from 2006, this Chardonnay embodies the hallmark acidity and coastal elegance of Santa Maria Valley. Each pass through the vineyard at harvest's end preserves natural brightness, while whole bunch pressing and native yeast fermentation in neutral oak for nineteen months build complexity without masking authenticity. Citrus flowers, orange meringue, and salted almonds with bright, enlivening