Sierra Madre Vineyard Kokoro Chardonnay
⏳ Drikkevindue
2022 - 2028
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Pan-seared scallops, roasted chicken, creamy mushroom risotto
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
Hailing from the historic Sierra Madre Vineyard in the cool, wind-swept Santa Maria Valley, the 'Kokoro' Chardonnay is a testament to Paul Lato's artistic and emotional approach to winemaking. Named after the Japanese word for 'heart, mind, and soul,' this cuvée reflects the deep connection between the winemaker and the land. First planted in 1971, Sierra Madre Vineyard is defined by its sandy loam soils and direct maritime influence from the Pacific Ocean, which allow the Chardonnay grapes to ripen slowly while retaining brilliant natural acidity. Lato employs traditional, low-intervention techniques, including barrel fermentation and aging in select French oak barrels, to craft a wine of exceptional purity, textural richness, and vibrant mineral tension.
🍾 Om vinhuset / producenten
Paul Lato Wines er et anerkendt boutique-vinhus i Santa Barbara County, Californien, grundlagt i 2002 af den polskfødte tidligere sommelier Paul Lato. Med udgangspunkt i en kompromisløs, håndværksmæssig og minimalistisk vinfremstilling, hvor terroirets renhed og balance er i højsædet, samarbejder Lato med nogle af Central Coasts mest prestigefyldte kølige vinmarker, herunder Bien Nacido, Solomon Hills og Larner. Vingården høster stor international anerkendelse for sine intenst aromatiske, teksturerede og nuancerede Pinot Noir-, Syrah-, Grenache- og Chardonnay-vine i mikrolodder, som roses for deres rene frugtudtryk, strukturelle præcision og karakteristiske, poetiske cuvée-navne.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Chardonnay
🍷 Alkoholprocent (ABV)
14.1-14.5%