{"product_id":"racines-chardonnay-santa-rita-hills-2021","title":"Racines Chardonnay, Santa Rita Hills 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn elegant expression of Santa Rita Hills Chardonnay, Racines showcases the precision, minerality, and cool-climate character that define this celebrated Santa Barbara County appellation. Crafted by acclaimed winemaker Sashi Moorman, this wine embodies a Burgundian approach to California Chardonnay, emphasizing restraint, terroir expression, and natural winemaking techniques that allow the vineyard to speak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale gold with brilliant clarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refined and complex with aromas of white peach, green apple, and citrus blossom, layered with notes of wet stone, sea spray, hazelnut, and subtle floral undertones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-bodied with vibrant, racy acidity; flavors of lemon zest, pear, and stone fruit balanced by pronounced minerality, a silky texture, and restrained oak influence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, precise, and elegant with a crystalline purity and lingering notes of citrus, almond, and saline minerality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCrafted from Chardonnay grapes sourced from select vineyards in the Santa Rita Hills AVA, where cool Pacific winds and diverse soils create ideal conditions for elegant, terroir-driven wines. The wine is fermented with native yeasts and aged in French oak barrels (minimal new oak) with minimal intervention, allowing the natural character of the fruit and terroir to shine through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStunning with oysters, seared scallops, grilled halibut, fresh cheeses, or delicate seafood dishes. This wine will evolve beautifully over 5-8 years, revealing greater depth and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRacines Chardonnay 2021 is a wine of elegance and restraint—California Chardonnay with a Burgundian soul and a sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern Glazer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47978541187227,"sku":null,"price":59.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/3804\/1243\/files\/Racines.png?v=1770521655","url":"https:\/\/jupiterwineproject.com\/products\/racines-chardonnay-santa-rita-hills-2021","provider":"Jupiter Wine Project","version":"1.0","type":"link"}