Presqu'ile (press-KEEL) is Creole for "almost an island". This is an excellent Chardonnay from one of southern California's coolest wine-growing regions.
Great combination of ripe citrus fruit, coastal minerality & freshness all woven together in a compact, medium-bodied frame. Yellow apples, melon, pear, sea spray, just a hint of vanilla with bright acidity. Great elegance and balance. Drinks well above it's price point!
We love West Coast Chard when it's modeled after Burgundy.
region: Santa Barbara, California
varietal: Chardonnay
style: medium bodied white
farming/cellar: certified sustainable, organic farming, spontaneous fermentation, matured 11 months in neutral barrels (25% French and 75% Austrian)
pairing: grilled chicken with rice and veggies, shrimp kabobs, pesto pasta
