By Oceano Wines
2021 Chardonnay

Vineyard Details
Appellation: San Luis Obispo Coast
Vineyard: Spanish Springs
Soils: Marine shale, limestone, sandstone, fossilized shells
Climate: Cool climate, coastal vineyard, fog
Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Clones: Swan, 809, 17, 96
Harvest Dates: 9/2, 9/11, 9/16, 9/18

Vintage Details
2021 was characterized by a cool growing season and only one heat spike in mid-June. The lack of heat events and moderate, cool weather in September and October made the window of opportunity much longer for picking grapes at optimal maturity. Due to the cool growing season, 2021 was one of the latest harvests in recent memory. Yields were average to above average in size. Long hang time on the vines resulted in concentrated flavors, above-average acidity, and outstanding quality.

Production
Primary Fermentation: Cold barrel fermentation
Aging: 8 months in 228-L Burgundy French oak barrels
Bottling Date: May 10, 2022

Tasting Notes
Beautifully intense pale yellow gold. A bright nose of gardenias, jasmine, peach, lime, quince, green mango, and honey. A fresh nectarine attack leads to a juicy mouth of apricot, lemon, grapefruit, kiwi, and tangerine. A long, refreshing Meyer lemon aftertaste lingers.
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Wine: Oceano 2021 Spanish Springs Vineyard Chardonnay (San Luis Obispo Coast)
Score/Rating: 90
Review Date: 12/01/2023
Reviewed By: Matt Kettmann
Tasting Notes: Lively aromas of pear, nectarine, gardenia and chiseled stone show on the nose of this bottling. A zippy line of acidity sails across the sip, where apple flesh, white flower and orange-blossom flavors align.

Wine: 2021 Oceano Wines Chardonnay Oceano Spanish Springs Vineyard
Score/Rating: 87
Review Date: 08/30/2023
Reviewed By: Jeb Dunnuck
Tasting Notes: The 2021 Chardonnay Oceano Spanish Springs Vineyard is up-front and charming, with bright lemon and lime notes as well as some salty, mineral nuances on the palate. It has a slightly sweet and sour vibe that's detracting, but it stays refreshing. Drink up.

Wine: Oceano, Spanish Springs Vineyard Chardonnay 2021 San Luis Obispo Coast (SLO Coast)
Score/Rating: 17+/20
Suggested Drinking Window: 2023 - 2026
Review Date: 06/21/2023
Reviewed By: Alder Yarrow
Tasting Notes: Smells of lemon curd, sea air, a hint of grapefruit and crushed nuts. Bright, stony flavours of lemon pith, lemon oil and a touch of yellow herbs have a nice crispness thanks to excellent acidity. There's lemon pith-and-peel dryness on the finish with a slightly chalky texture. Very pretty. (AY)