A by Acacia Unoaked Chardonnay 2015
Winemaker Notes
It's perfect for sipping over conversation or to pair with appetizers and small plates, like sun-ripened tomato and basil bruschetta, sizzling garlic shrimp, crab cakes or hummus with warm pita. Tuck it into a picnic basket with mild, creamy cheeses and fresh fruit or a main-dish salad; or pour it with grilled chicken breasts or halibut.
California’s most praised white wine, Chardonnay is also the state’s most planted white grape variety. Diverse terrain and microclimates allow for an incredible range of wine styles.
Chardonnay planted in the cooler, coastal zones takes on bright characteristics like lemon zest, key lime, green apple and wet flint. For this style, look to the chilly Sonoma Coast, Carneros, Santa Cruz Mountains, Santa Lucia Highlands and Edna Valley.
The inland zones of California’s coast, such as the Russian River, Sonoma, Napa and Livermore Valleys maintain a more Goldilocks-esque climate where both styles go. Early picking retains acidity and creates a leaner style but leaving the grapes to hang creates an approachable Chardonnay, balancing richness and finesse.
Chardonnay also plays a major part in the sparkling wine production of the Anderson Valley and Carneros.