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Martin Alfaro Chardonnay Sleepy Hollow Vineyard(2005)
- Winery:
- Martin Alfaro
- Varietal:
- Chardonnay
- Region:
- USA > California > Monterey > Santa Lucia Highlands
- Type:
- White Wine
Tasting Notes: Golden straw color, bright fruit aromas of pear and citrus, toasty oak, vanilla, toasted nuts, and a buttery finish. It is rich and ripe with excellent acidity. Vineyard Notes: The grapes were from the Sleepy Hollow Vineyard in the northern end of the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA. The Santa Lucia Highlands is a raised bench of land that overlooks the Salinas Valley, due west of the town of Gonzales. It is an interesting viticultural area because of the strong winds that consistently blow in off the Monterey Bay every afternoon, cooling the vineyards and preserving the natural acidity read more...
