White Wine by Sandhi from Santa Maria Valley, California. The 2013 Santa Barabara County Chardonnay is a blend from different vineyards located in: Santa Maria Valley, Santa Ynez Valley and Sta. Rita Hills. Vineyard sources include: Bien Nacido, Gainey, Zaca Mesa, Rita's Crown, Wenzlau, Bentrock, Duarita, and Sanford & Benedict. The average vine age is 25 years old. The 2013 was a cool vintage. The wine is soft and unctuous with flavors of lime, orange, honey and raw almonds. The wine is expected to drink well young and age for 5-7 years.