Kleemeier - Aligoté - Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara County, CA - 2024
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Notes on the Producer
Kleemeier Wines is a practice of conscientious winemaking, using classic techniques from responsibly farmed vineyards that focuses on showcasing the depth and nuances of Santa Barbara County as an imperative player in world class wines. with only a couple hundred cases of wine a year, Kleemeier Wines is able to give all of the needed attention it takes to producing wines that truly resemble the terroir of this county and its multiple and unique winemaking regions.
Grapes & Style
Aligoté
Aligoté is Burgundy’s other important white grape, long overshadowed by Chardonnay but increasingly valued for its freshness and directness. It has deep roots in Burgundy and can be especially compelling when grown from old vines or in limestone-rich sites.
In the vineyard, Aligoté generally keeps high acidity and ripens earlier than Chardonnay. It was historically planted in less prestigious sites, but careful growers have shown that it can transmit place and make serious, ageworthy whites when treated with the same attention as more famous varieties.
In the glass, Aligoté often shows lemon, green apple, white flowers, herbs, and a chalky or saline edge. It’s usually leaner and more linear than Chardonnay, with a brisk, mouthwatering quality that makes it especially good with simple, salty, and fresh foods.