Winery KaenaChardonnay
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The Chardonnay of the Winery Kaena is in the top 0 of wines of Santa Ynez Valley.
Details and technical informations about Winery Kaena's Chardonnay.
Discover the grape variety: Olivette blanche
Table grape with long clusters and oblong berries (olive-shaped, hence the name) with thin skin and crunchy flesh, a sweet, fresh flavour. Grown mainly in the Mediterranean for fresh consumption, appreciated for its attractive appearance and sweet taste, one of the traditional table grapes enjoyed in markets and retail. French white table grape variety grown for fresh consumption.
Informations about the Winery Kaena
The Winery Kaena is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 32 wines for sale in the of Santa Ynez Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Santa Ynez Valley
Highly diverse east-west Santa Barbara AVA (1°F rise per mile inland, AVA 1983, 70+ grapes): cool in the west, Pinot Noir reigns in reds and vibrant Chardonnay in whites. Central Ballard Canyon, fleshy, spicy Syrah. Hotter east, structured Bordeaux Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, Rhône varieties. Also Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Gewurztraminer.
The wine region of California
Powerful, sunny reds: dense Napa Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, chocolate, tobacco, ample tannins), spicy, jammy Zinfandel from the Sierra Foothills, silky red-fruited Pinot Noir on the cool coast (Sonoma, Russian River, Central Coast). Opulent, buttery Chardonnay, notes of yellow fruit and vanilla. Varied climate, from the hot interior to the Pacific-cooled coast. 80% of US production, 139 AVAs including Napa (1st AVA, 1981).
The word of the wine: Tasting
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