Region: Santa Barbara, California

Composition: 100% Chardonnay

History: Nielson Wines pays tribute to its namesake, Uriel J. Nielson, who in 1964 planted the first commercial vineyard in Santa Barbara County, a region previously considered too cold to grow grapes. Uriel, known as a viticulture pioneer, ignored warnings from neighboring farmers and was undeterred in his stance that Santa Barbara County could be one of the world’s leading wine regions. Today, five decades later, there are more than 100 wineries and thousands of acres dedicated to vineyards, producing wines recognized by critics worldwide for their incredible quality, uniqueness, and compelling balance of flavor. 

Tasting Notes:

The Nielson Chardonnay has aromas of citrus blossoms, clean linen, and a burst of pineapple. The wine has a pleasant weight in the mouth with notes of honey and citrus and a slight saltiness.