Description

This wine is a blend of a number of Chardonnay vineyard blocks from Bien Nacido and Dierberg in Santa Maria Valley along with pieces of holdings down in the Santa Rita Hills. The wine sees less than 10% new wood and is left to rest on its lees for about a year before it is moved to tank for the last few months prior to bottling to ensure the wine's tension, elegance and precision.

Orchard fruit, baked apple, white flowers and mint notes. Amazing acidity and buckets of ripe fruit. Delicious.

Tyler Chardonnay Santa Barbara County 2019

£36.00

Free delivery on local orders from £50

Available For Immediate Dispatch
Available For Click & Collect
DELIVERY & RETURNS

More Information

Attributes

Type: White Wine
Country: USA
Region: Santa Barbara County
Vintage: 2019
ABV: 12.8
Size: 75cl
Vegan: Not certified

Tyler Wine

Justin Tyler Willett began Tyler in 2005 at the age of 24 with a few barrels tucked away in the corner of the Sta. Rita Hills cellar he was working in at the time. It was there, as the assistant winemaker, he honed his approach to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Justin – a champion of old vines – has since engaged the famed historic vineyards of Santa Barbara, including the region-defining Sanford & Benedict, in the Santa Rita Hills.

Santa Barbara County

Santa Barbara County, located on California's Central Coast, is a distinguished wine region known for its exceptional quality and diverse wine offerings. The region benefits from a Mediterranean climate with cool ocean breezes, which help to maintain a balance of warmth and freshness in the vineyards. The county is renowned for its high-quality Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, particularly from the Santa Maria Valley and Sta. Rita Hills, where the cool coastal influences enhance their complexity and elegance. The region also produces notable Syrah and Grenache, as well as robust reds and expressive whites from various varietals.
Historically, Santa Barbara’s winemaking began in the 18th century with Spanish missionaries, but its modern prominence emerged in the late 20th century.