LutumSanford and Benedict Chardonnay 2015

Product code: 6023
£43.20 inc VAT
£518.40 / case of 12
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USA
White Wine from
California, USA
Country
Country: USA
Region
Region: California
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Santa Rita Hills
Type
Type: White Wine
Winery
Winery: Lutum
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Gavin Chanin
Grape
Grape: Chardonnay
Grape: 100% Chardonnay
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Country
Country: USA
Region
Region: California
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Santa Rita Hills
Type
Type: White Wine
Winery
Winery: Lutum
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Gavin Chanin
Grape
Grape: Chardonnay
Grape: 100% Chardonnay

Product Notes

Exhibiting sophisticated elegance, Lutum Sanford and Benedict Chardonnay wine hails from the renowned vineyards of Santa Barbara County. This exquisite wine boasts vibrant citrus notes, intertwined with subtle hints of pear and toasted almonds. Its captivating complexity is highlighted by a crisp acidity, melded impeccably with a rich, creamy texture. The wine enjoys a full-bodied experience, sustained by a lingering, alluring finish. Matured in French oak barrels, this Chardonnay demonstrates a well-balanced blend of richness and minerality. This wine offers an elevated tasting experience to all connoisseurs, perfectly accentuating refined dining and vivacious conversations.

Tasting Notes

Ripe lemon, floral blossom and slate aromas and flavours with saline minerality. Barrel aged for 12 months to develop a creamy style Chardonnay.

About the Winery

Lutum

Nestled amidst the rolling hills of Santa Barbara County, California, you'll find the enchanting Lutum winery. Lutum's story revolves around expressions of terroir - an elusive term that encompasses the combination of soil type, sunlight, climate, and tradition that gives a wine its distinct flavour. The winery is passionately dedicated to producing wines that showcase the individuality of the vineyard and the vintage, making Lutum a haven for all wine connoisseurs.

Drawing it's name from the Latin word for soil, Lutum places tremendous emphasis on organic and biodynamic farming techniques. They espouse minimal intervention, which is seen in their use of indigenous yeast fermentation and delicate handling of the wine. The resulting vintages are known for their intricate complexity and sublime expression of the vineyard's character.

Lutum's line-up of wines mostly comprise Pinot Noir and Chardonnay varietals. They get their grapes from some of the most highly-regarded vineyard sites in Santa Rita Hills, Santa Maria Valley, and Sonoma Coast. Each year, the winery meticulously selects the best grapes from these sites to craft wines that visitors remember for their clean, elegant flavours and layered aromatic profiles.

The winery's tasting room also serves as a testament to Lutum's commitment to high-quality wine experiences. An intimate space where visitors can sample the latest vintages, the tasting room exudes a rustic charm and casual elegance, much like the wines themselves. Warm, knowledgeable staff are always on hand to guide visitors through tastings and share insights into Lutum's winemaking philosophy.

Whether you're a seasoned wine enthusiast or a novice keen to learn more about the art of winemaking, a visit to Lutum winery promises an enlightening and immersive experience. From the gorgeous vineyard views to the distinctive, high-quality wines, Lutum offers an authentic taste of the Californian wine country. If you're venturing out on a wine tour, don't forget to make Lutum, a stop along your journey?

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