tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604297838201539175.post6033439398119246657..comments2023-10-19T09:46:53.613-04:00Comments on Artisan Wine on a Budget: Santa Barbara Crossing Santa Barbara Chardonnay, 2005Fred McTaggarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01568104809300139407noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604297838201539175.post-52451668928290298392011-02-15T12:15:15.131-05:002011-02-15T12:15:15.131-05:00Thanks, Fred. As far as I know, the 2009 can still...Thanks, Fred. As far as I know, the 2009 can still be purchased. The 2009 Chenin Blanc is also excellent.Paul Kalemkiarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05914528522729371035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604297838201539175.post-4363069313004719472011-02-14T16:09:21.853-05:002011-02-14T16:09:21.853-05:00Thanks, Paul. I ended up buying half a case of the...Thanks, Paul. I ended up buying half a case of the 2005, but they are gone now. I'll keep an eye out for the 2009.Fred McTaggarthttp://artisanwine.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604297838201539175.post-30325739194721685842011-02-14T13:58:41.608-05:002011-02-14T13:58:41.608-05:00The 2009 is also stellar: all melolactic, some oak...The 2009 is also stellar: all melolactic, some oak, and has that Santa Barbara sort of Chardonnay twang to it. <br /><br />As the wines from this label are from a cool climate area, the grapes hang on the vines longer, which also means they pick up more nutrients from the soil. All of the rolling hills in Santa Barbara also make for a great terroir for grape-growing. <br /><br />Paul Kalemkiarian<br />President, Wine of the Month Club<br />http://www.wineofthemonthclub.comPaul Kalemkiarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05914528522729371035noreply@blogger.com