2024 Central Coast Chardonnay
Balanced with ripe flavors
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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. Fermented in a mix of stainless steel and oak barrels, it strikes the perfect balance of freshness and depth, without ever feeling overwhelming. The result is a wine that’s elegant yet easygoing, refined but always approachable. Enjoy it with a sunny afternoon picnic, a cozy date night in, or a casual gathering with friends at your weeknight book club.
Tasting Notes
Body
Appearance
Clear and luminous in the glass, showing a rich yellow hue with golden highlights and moderate tears.
Aroma
Moderately aromatic, with expressive notes of ripe pear, apricot, fresh orange blossom, and dried lavender.
Palate
Vibrant and medium-bodied, the palate opens with bright flavors of tart lemon and crisp green apple. A lively mid-palate reveals peach cobbler, graham cracker, and honey, leading to a soft, rounded finish framed by refreshing acidity and subtle minerality.
Key Features
Appellation
Central Coast
Fermentation
Fermented in a blend of stainless-steel tanks and oak barrels. Partial malolactic fermentation.
Alcohol
14%
SUGGESTED FOOD PAIRINGS
Lemon Chicken
The 2024 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.
