{"product_id":"roar-chardonnay-santa-lucia-highlands","title":"Roar 2024 Chardonnay, Santa Lucia Highlands","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e94 Points — Jeb Dunnuck | 94 Points \u0026amp; Editors’ Choice — Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutstanding Santa Lucia Highlands Chardonnay from ROAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eROAR 2024 Chardonnay, Santa Lucia Highlands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings together fruit from three of the winery’s acclaimed vineyard sites—Rosella’s, Soberanes and Sierra Mar—to create a rich yet beautifully balanced expression of cool-climate California Chardonnay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is ROAR’s appellation Chardonnay, but don't mistake it for an entry-level wine. The 2024 earned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e94 Points from Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e94 Points \u0026amp; Editors’ Choice from Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the latter noting that this appellation blend competes with ROAR’s more expensive single-vineyard wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e94 Points — Jeb Dunnuck: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"Warm, concentrated flavors and ample oak make for a full-flavored Roar 2024 Chardonnay, a barrel-selection of vineyard-designates. A fine-tuned cuvée from Soberanes, Rosella’s, and Sierra Mar, the wine was barrel-fermented before spending 14 months in 37% new French oak, the oak adding structure and spice to the full-bodied richness and concentration of orchard fruit and brioche. Drink now through 2032.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e94 Points \u0026amp; Editors’ Choice — Wine Enthusiast:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eA compelling combination of peach, white flowers and pastry notes leads to a bright, energetic palate with creamy stone-fruit character and refreshing acidity.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Blend of Three Acclaimed ROAR Vineyards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2024 Chardonnay combines fruit from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRosella’s, Soberanes and Sierra Mar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, bringing together distinctive vineyard sites from across the Santa Lucia Highlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe region’s abundant sunshine is moderated by the powerful cooling influence of Monterey Bay. Persistent afternoon winds slow ripening and extend the growing season, allowing Chardonnay to develop impressive flavor and texture while maintaining vibrant natural acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemaker \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScott Shapley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e barrel-fermented the 2024 Chardonnay and aged it for 14 months in French oak, 37% new. The result is a generous yet balanced Chardonnay with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eorchard and tropical fruit, citrus, floral notes, subtle cream and a fresh saline finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded by longtime growers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGary and Rosella Franscioni\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, ROAR remains a family-run producer focused on showcasing the distinctive vineyards and terroir of the Santa Lucia Highlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 94-point Editors’ Choice Chardonnay that delivers much of the character of ROAR’s coveted single-vineyard wines at a more approachable price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40772600037458,"sku":"7249276305490","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/3826\/files\/Roar_chard_304d914a-8191-4560-8288-2316ea385ca3.jpg?v=1771365207","url":"https:\/\/www.brix26.com\/products\/roar-chardonnay-santa-lucia-highlands","provider":"Brix26 Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}