2022 Alexis George Darémore Chardonnay Central Coast, CA

Alexis George is one of California’s most exciting young winemakers — and her Darémore Chardonnay from the Central Coast is a wine that announces itself with confidence. Rich, layered, and beautifully balanced, this 2022 expression delivers the full California Chardonnay experience without tipping into excess: stone fruit, toasted oak, and a creamy texture that lingers long after the last sip. From a woman winemaker who is redefining what Central Coast Chardonnay can be, this is a bottle worth seeking out.

Wine Details & Tasting Notes

Tasting Notes: Deep gold with aromas of ripe peach, nectarine, toasted brioche, vanilla, and a hint of butterscotch and citrus. On the palate, it’s full-bodied with a rich, creamy texture, flavors of stone fruit and toasted oak, and a long, satisfying finish with a touch of spice. California Chardonnay at its most generous and most polished.

• Origin – Central Coast, California, USA
• Producer – Alexis George; Black wine producer, Central Coast, California
• Varietal – Chardonnay (100%)
• Style – Dry white wine (barrel-fermented)
• ABV – 14.0%
• Certification – N/A

Food Pairing

A rich, barrel-fermented California Chardonnay is built for the table — the creamy texture and stone fruit character make it a natural match for a wide range of dishes. This Darémore pairs beautifully with roasted chicken with butter and herbs, pan-seared halibut, and lobster with drawn butter. The toasted oak and vanilla notes make it a wonderful companion for creamy pasta dishes, risotto, and anything with a rich, buttery sauce. Also excellent alongside aged gouda, brie, and a cheese board with dried fruit and honey. For a simple but perfect pairing: roasted chicken, a glass of this Chardonnay, and a warm evening.

• Pairs well with: Roasted chicken with herbs, pan-seared halibut, lobster with butter, creamy pasta, risotto
• Also great with: Aged gouda, brie, grilled corn, butternut squash soup, seafood chowder
• Serve at: 50–55°F — slightly chilled to balance the richness and showcase the aromatics

Occasion

This is your special occasion Chardonnay — the bottle for dinner parties, anniversary dinners, and gifting the white wine lover who appreciates California Chardonnay at its most polished and most expressive. A standout choice for anyone who loves the style and wants to discover a new producer worth following.

Wine Producer / Historical Notes

Alexis George is a woman winemaker making her mark on California’s Central Coast, producing wines of exceptional quality and character from some of the region’s most distinctive vineyard sites. The Central Coast’s diverse appellations — from Santa Barbara to Monterey — produce Chardonnay of extraordinary variety and complexity, shaped by the Pacific Ocean’s cooling influence and the region’s diverse soils. Darémore is Alexis George’s flagship Chardonnay — a wine that showcases her winemaking philosophy: rich and generous, but always balanced and precise. This is California Chardonnay made with intention and craft.

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