2024 Dial Tone Santa Barbara County Chardonnay
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Int'l Wine Review
The 2024 Dial Tone Chardonnay from Santa Barbara County showcases a creamy, rounded texture achieved through 100% malolactic fermentation and aging in neutral French oak. Sourced from a trio of cool-climate sites across the Santa Maria Valley and Sta. Rita Hills, the palate delivers a bright core of Bosc pear and Meyer lemon curd underpinned by a subtle saline mineral streak. It concludes with a persistent, clean finish that balances its medium-bodied weight with refreshing coastal energy. 447 cases produced.
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Professional Reviews
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James Suckling
This wine shows silkiness and energetic richness that remain lively throughout. Chalky minerality runs down the center, with elegant stone and orchard fruit flavors. Drink or hold.
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The Wine Palate
The 2024 Santa Barbara County Chardonnay (aged in neutral oak) sails out with expressive notes of ripe juicy pears, green guava, and honeydew melon, followed by hints of allspice and lemon tart. The medium- to full-bodied palate is satiny and refreshing with great intensity of orchard and tropical fruit flavors, finishing spicy.
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Vinous
The 2024 Chardonnay is juicy, creamy and fresh. Pineapple, white peach, white cherry and fresh mint tones unfurl in a rounded, soft-textured frame. A touch of salty, crushed-seashell-like minerality adds intrigue on the finish.
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Product Details
Origin: Santa Maria/Santa Barbara, California, United States
Type/Varietal: Chardonnay
SKU: #2010179