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Scar of the Sea Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay Vinos de los Ranchos 2023

$3699

Born from old vines planted in 1973 and younger plantings from 2006, this Chardonnay embodies the hallmark acidity and coastal elegance of Santa Maria Valley. Each pass through the vineyard at harvest's end preserves natural brightness, while whole-bunch pressing and native yeast fermentation in neutral oak for nineteen months build complexity without masking authenticity. Citrus flowers, orange meringue, and salted almonds with bright, enlivening acidity—bottled unfiltered and unfined with minimal sulfur.

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  • Nationwide Access: Flat-rate shipping available to most U.S. states with delivery in 3-5 business days.
  • Temperature-Monitored Shipping: We closely monitor weather conditions and make informed decisions to ensure shipments travel safely, with insulated packaging and refrigerated transport available when required.
  • Wine-Specific Protective Packaging: Specialized materials designed to maintain label integrity and prevent breakage during transit.
  • Provenance Assured: All wines are maintained in climate-controlled conditions at our shop until the moment of dispatch.

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  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
  • For wines older than 10 years, the consumer bears the risk of a faulty cork, but we accept returns of older bottles if the wine is faulty as a result of improper storage. Please come by the store or Contact Us if there is a problem.
  • We may, at our discretion and to the extent permitted by law, accept returns of unopened wines within 30 days of purchase if they were properly stored by the purchaser, subject to a 15% re-stocking fee.

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More about Scar of the Sea

Scar of the Sea was kick-started by Mikey Giugni in 2012, with the focus of celebrating the Santa Maria Valley through Pinot and Chardonnay. They are clearly inspired by the influence of the Pacific Ocean and how it affects the climate, the soils, and the geology of these coastal vineyards that fall under the spell of fog each day.

Mikey might not physically own his own vines, but he works closely with like-minded growers that practice organic or biodynamic farming as a minimum. There are some amazing sites in his range, including parcels of old vines like Bien Nacido and Ontivero. Over the years he has spread his wings and now makes winform from throughout central California and as far south as the Cucamonga valley.

He operates his winery out of a small warehouse in San Luis Obispo, and makes wines with as little intervention as possible, using native yeast fermentations, mostly neutral oak barrels, no fining and rarely filtering, with just a responsible amount of SO2 used throughout the wine's life. It's a mostly one man operation but he gets help from his wife Gina, who happens to make her own mind blowing wines under Lady of the Sunshine.

For Mikey, his wines are a way to tell a story of where they come from, the people who farm them, and to reflect each vintage as honestly as possible. His wines are elegant and terroir true and they have California's unique ability to produce wines that are immediately delicious while remaining nuanced and dynamic. Mikey and his wines are getting the recognition they deserve and are loved both by critics and an ever growing, devoted fan base.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Chardonnay

  • Vintage

    2023

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Style

    Earthy , Minerally

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

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