Lincourt Courtney's Chardonnay 2012
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This wine is great enjoyed on its own or with an assortment of artisan cheeses.
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A brilliant, nearly sparkling shade of golden hay, this wine is named after Bill Foley’s youngest daughter, and it shines with both youthful exuberance and all the elements needed for maturity. Crisp golden apples, hot butter and cracked limestone lead the nose, but the wow factor kicks in on the palate, where lemon and apple notes are set off by crushed mint and rosemary elements. Editors' Choice
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Exhibits a mix of ripe pear, honeysuckle, tropical fruit and honeydew flavors, full-bodied, intense and persistent, with a lingering aftertaste that keeps the fruit front and center, accented by a touch of pithiness. Drink now. 227 cases made.
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Exhibiting the casual graciousness of Santa Barbara County, Lincourt Vineyards was named after Bill and Carol Foley’s two daughters – Lindsay and Courtney and marked the beginning of the Foley Family of wines. Founded in 1996, Lincourt produces boutique, ultra-premium estate wines from the acclaimed Sta. Rita Hills AVA. Handcrafted, small-lot bottling showcases the character of each vineyard site and bear the names of the women who influenced and shaped Bill’s life including his wife, mother, grandmother and aunt. The quaint 1926 Sears Craftsman Kit home serves as Lincourt’s charming tasting room and hospitality space.
One of the most popular and versatile white wine grapes, Chardonnay offers a wide range of flavors and styles depending on where it is grown and how it is made. While it tends to flourish in most environments, Chardonnay from its Burgundian homeland produces some of the most remarkable and longest lived examples. California produces both oaky, buttery styles and leaner, European-inspired wines. Somm Secret—The Burgundian subregion of Chablis, while typically using older oak barrels, produces a bright style similar to the unoaked style. Anyone who doesn't like oaky Chardonnay would likely enjoy Chablis.
A superior source of California Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills is the coolest, westernmost sub-region of the larger Santa Ynez Valley appellation within Santa Barbara County. This relatively new AVA is unquestionably one to keep an eye on.
The climate of Sta. Rita Hills is a natural match for Chardonnay and Pinot noir, thanks to the crisp ocean breezes and well-drained, limestone-rich calcareous soil. Here, grapes ripen just enough, while retaining brisk acidity and harmonious balance.