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Optik – BN Chardonnay

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USA - CA
Santa Barbara County
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The Facts

UPCs
  • 2023 (750ml) - 8 18013 01406 4
  • 2022 (750ml) - 8 18013 01406 4
  • 2021 (750ml) - 8 18013 01406 4
Origins USA - CA > Santa Barbara County > Santa Maria Valley
Appellation Santa Maria Valley
Varietal Chardonnay
Cepage 100% Chardonnay
Winemaking Fruit sourced from Bien Nacido Vineyard blocks I (Clone 4), II (Clone 76), and Mt. Eden selection. Aged 14 months in French oak (20% new).
Aging 14 months in 20% new French oak
Alcohol by Volume 15.0%
Markets California

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The Character

Overall Lush & Focused
Aromas Golden Apple, Crème Brûlée, Chamomile, Stone Fruit, Brown Spice, Wet Stone
Mouthfeel Creamy & Fresh
Tasting Notes Color: Golden straw. Nose: Aromas of mandarin, lemon, lychee, honey, and warm brown spice. Palate: Opens with crème brûlée richness, balanced by firm acidity and citrus zest. Subtle mineral tones and a smoky edge frame the long, layered finish.
Selling Point Lush Chardonnay with citrus lift and smoky elegance
Awards
  • 2022 - 94pts Decanter, 93pts Wine Enthusiast, 93pts James Suckling, 93pts International Wine Report, 92pts Tasting Panel, 91pts Jeb Dunnuck, 91pts Vinous
  • 2021 - 93pts Somm Journal, 93pts International Wine Report, 93pts Jeb Dunnuck, 90pts Wine Spectator, 90pts Vinous

The Story

From the historic soils of Bien Nacido Vineyard, Optik Chardonnay is a lens into the vineyard’s vibrant coastal terroir. Sourced from prized blocks on the lower bench—defined by alluvial soils and marine winds—this wine showcases a masterful expression of Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay. Under the hand of winemaker Joey Tensley, each vintage is carefully vinified and aged in select French oak, yielding a Chardonnay of luminous energy, layered richness, and enduring structure. An inspired intersection of land, climate, and craftsmanship.

About Optik

Producer Story

Optik was born from a vision of combining the world-renowned Miller Family Vineyards (Bien Nacido, Solomon Hills and French Camp), with an icon guest winemaker, Joey Tensley. Optik wines are a true reflection of the acclaim vineyards on which they are grown and the craftmanship of a winemaker seen through a new lens.

Producer Story

Optik was born from a vision of combining the world-renowned Miller Family Vineyards (Bien Nacido, Solomon Hills and French Camp), with an icon guest winemaker, Joey Tensley. Optik wines are a true reflection of the acclaim vineyards on which they are grown and the craftmanship of a winemaker seen through a new lens.

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