Belle Glos 2022 Chardonnay Glasir Holt Santa Rita Hills
From the chalky, ocean‑cooled slopes of Glasir Holt—an outlier Chardonnay site in Sta. Rita Hills—this wine showcases pure coastal expression. Crafted with care, wine saw 10% concrete and 90% new French oak, fermented with native yeasts, underwent malolactic fermentation, and enjoyed weekly lees stirring for 12 months. 👃 Aromas Golden-hued and fragrant with plush peach jam, ripe nectarine, brioche, Asian pear, honeydew melon, and toasted hazelnut—brightened by hints of lemon custard 👄 Palate & Texture Full-bodied yet vibrant: refreshing stone fruit, lemon custard, and tropical florals, balanced by a core of minerality and crisp acidity. A silky, dance-on-the-palate texture reveals refined coastal character 🔚 Finish Bright and long with lively acidity and a flinty minerality that leaves a clean, elegant impression—a hallmark of its maritime origins In essence, the Belle Glos Glasir Holt Chardonnay is a golden‑coast delight: rich and expressive, yet gracefully kept in check by