"Intense fruit flavor followed by soft sensations on the palate

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In the spring when frost is our biggest concern a layer of fog over the vineyard can provide protection

Texturally vivid and honeyed

Lafond Chardonnay Sta Rita Hills, 2018 Malbec "Intense fruit flavor followed byThe Santa Rita Hills is a small appellation at the western end of the Santa Ynez Valley that has gained national recognition for its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The Valley runs west to east, opening a gap in the coastal range, allowing the late afternoon ocean fog to roll in where it lingers until early morning. The surrounding hills trap the fog before it is dissipated in the wider Santa Ynez Valley. The fog cools the vines from the day's summer heat