Seabold Cellars 'Olson Vineyard' Chardonnay, Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey Co., California 2020

Seabold Cellars is known for crafting wines that emphasize the coastal influence and unique terroir of Monterey County. Focused on minimal intervention and sustainable farming, they aim to produce wines that express a true sense of place.

• WINEMAKER: Chris Miller, MS, a winemaker with a passion for crafting wines that reflect the cool-climate vineyards of the California coast.
• FARMING: Sustainable farming practices are employed at Olson Vineyard to promote biodiversity and soil health.
• VARIETY: 100% Chardonnay.
• TERROIR: Olson Vineyard is located in the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA, benefiting from the cool, coastal breezes and alluvial soils that provide ideal conditions for growing balanced, complex Chardonnay.
• VINIFICATION: Hand-harvested grapes are gently pressed and fermented with native yeasts in neutral oak barrels, allowing the purity of the fruit to come through without heavy oak influence.
• AGING: Aged for 10 months in neutral French oak barrels, which enhances texture while maintaining fresh acidity and minerality.
• TASTING NOTES: Aromas of lemon zest, green apple, and wet stone lead into a palate of crisp citrus, white peach, and a hint of almond. Bright acidity and a mineral-driven finish make this a refreshing yet elegant Chardonnay.