The first Chardonnay made by Santa Sarah is vintage 2005. It is a special wine that embraced both traditional and modern winemaking techniques. At the time, Chardonnay wines were very popular worldwide, and the team at Santa Sarah wanted to create a wine that stood out from the crowd while still staying true to the grape's rich history. One of the ways they achieved this was by fermenting and ageing the wine in new French barrels, which is a traditional technique used to add depth and complexity to Chardonnay. At the same time, they wanted to retain the wine's freshness and intense fruit. Not far from the Black Sea coast, Santa Sarah Wine Estate takes on a new challenge, planting its own vineyards and growing grapes with sustainable practices that also speaks to Santa Sarah's commitment to producing high-quality wines that are also environmentally responsible. And the unique characteristics of the land from which the grapes were grown likely helped to give the wine its own individual expression, with bright and focused flavors, a kiss of oak, a concrete egg hug and pure, intense fruit.