2002 San Simeon Chardonnay Monterey, CA
Part of the Riboli Family Wine Estates, San Simeon wine comes from vineyards in both Monterey and Paso Robles. The winery employs sustainable farming techniques as well as traditional winemaking methods to deliver it’s final product.
Winemakers Anthony Riboli and Arnaud Debons barrel ferment, stir and age on the lees, and ferment each lot separately.
As far as I can tell, the Monterey region being farmed looks a bit inland, following down highway 101 after Salinas as you travel towards San Miguel. Driving down this root, you notice thousands of acres of unclaimed wine grapes being grown along the freeway. Maybe some of that ends up here.
Full Disclosure: This was a press sample.
Vintage: 2002
Winery: San Simeon
Varietal: Chardonnay
Appellation: “Monterey”
Price: $15
Notes: A nice crisp wine, with hints of oak and apple on the nose, good acidity with a simple finish. A good amount of Apple and Vanilla on the palate, this wine would accompany a cheese plate nicely.
Score: 86pts
