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Franks & Bell
Franks & Bell operates in Sta. Rita Hills, a cool-climate pocket of Santa Barbara County on California's Central Coast. The region's maritime influence and diurnal temperature swings shape wines of precision and balance. The winery's Sta. Rita Hills Zotovich Chardonnay demonstrates the site's capacity for structured white wine, with Wine Enthusiast recognizing the wine's quality. Chardonnay thrives in Sta. Rita Hills' conditions, developing complexity without excess ripeness—a hallmark of the region's approach to the variety.
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