About the Wine
This wine captures the essence of California's Central Coast, where diverse soils and climates contribute to its bright, textured palate and layered complexity. Fresh tasting, crisp, and beautifully expressive, it's effortlessly enjoyable on its own and seamlessly pairs with a wide range of dishes. Approachable and perfectly balanced, our Central Coast Chardonnay is a wine only JUSTIN could bring you.
Tasting Notes
Body
Appearance
Straw colored with gold highlights and slow-forming, light tears.
Aroma
Aromatic lemon rind, tart citrus, and delicate jasmine blossom, with bitter almond and wet- stone minerality.
Palate
Medium-bodied and dry on entry, with ripe pineapple, Bartlett pear, and lemon curd. The midpalate follows with honeydew melon, complemented by herbal notes of tarragon and fennel. The finish is elegant and fresh, with flavors of Granny Smith apple and bright, lingering acidity.
Key Features
Appellation
Central Coast
Fermentation
Fermented in a blend of stainless-steel tanks and oak barrels. Partial malolactic fermentation.
Alcohol
13.5%
SUGGESTED FOOD PAIRINGS
Lemon Chicken
The 2023 JUSTIN Central Coast Chardonnay pairs beautifully with a simple Caesar salad topped with shrimp. To highlight the wine’s notes of citrus and lean minerality, pair it with lemon chicken in a classic beurre blanc sauce.
