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Liocco Chardonnay Marisma

LIOCO was conceived in the alley behind Spago Beverly Hills by wine director Kevin O’Connor and wine salesman Matt Licklider. The two colleagues, critical of the overly powerful, overly oaked wines of the day, wondered if it were possible to make some local wines that favored nuance over sheer power. In 2005, relying on nothing more than their palates and their rolodexes, the two embarked on a winemaking odyssey. Europe was the inspiration; California provided the fruit, with a focus on Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Carignan from sites with older vines, interesting soil, and heritage clones. This Chardonnay is absolutely stunning! Clearly, I need to find more wines from the Santa Cruz Mountains (think: Ridge), an ocean-chilled valley just six miles from the Pacific. That location, plus a southwest-facing slope, and ample morning fog, adds up to a day/night temperature difference of 40+ degrees. The result: optimum ripeness combined with superb balance. Swoon... The wine is wild-yeast fermented and settled in neutral oak, then aged another few months in stainless steel before bottling. Baked apple, roasted pear, lemon custard, and herbs. A finish that just lasts. And lasts. Yum, yum, YUM!

LIOCO was conceived in the alley behind Spago Beverly Hills by wine director Kevin O’Connor and wine salesman Matt Licklider. The two colleagues, critical of the overly powerful, overly oaked wines of the day, wondered if it were possible to make some local wines that favored nuance over sheer power. In 2005, relying on nothing more than their palates and their rolodexes, the two embarked on a winemaking odyssey. Europe was the inspiration; California provided the fruit, with a focus on Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Carignan from sites with older vines, interesting soil, and heritage clones.

This Chardonnay is absolutely stunning! Clearly, I need to find more wines from the Santa Cruz Mountains (think: Ridge), an ocean-chilled valley just six miles from the Pacific. That location, plus a southwest-facing slope, and ample morning fog, adds up to a day/night temperature difference of 40+ degrees. The result: optimum ripeness combined with superb balance. Swoon…

The wine is wild-yeast fermented and settled in neutral oak, then aged another few months in stainless steel before bottling. Baked apple, roasted pear, lemon custard, and herbs. A finish that just lasts. And lasts.

Yum, yum, YUM!

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Country

California, USA

Vintage

2015

Grape varietal

Chardonnay

Region

Santa Cruz Mountains

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Additional information

Country

California, USA

Vintage

2015

Grape varietal

Chardonnay

Region

Santa Cruz Mountains

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