Santa Cruz Mountains

Medium

Cork

White

A 100% Chardonnay, all from Mt Pajaro, with six years on the lees, and 4 grams of dosage. Winemaker Jeff Brinkman blocks about half of the malolactic fermentation in this wine. Such great heights for this Santa Cruz sparkling masterclass. Opulent aromas of rich ripe apricot flesh, clover honey and a touch of alpine forest brightening the affair. The mouthfeel is classic, rich, and creamy, reminiscent of lemon curd; the freshness enlivens the whole affair. Fresh, brilliant mousse and a lingering depth of citrus cream last seemingly for minutes. This all comes from one block at Mt Pajaro on a cool, northwestern exposure.

Chardonnay

Rhys Vineyards, Blanc de Blancs, Santa Cruz Mountains, California, USA, 2018

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A 100% Chardonnay, all from Mt Pajaro, with six years on the lees, and 4 grams of dosage. Block about half the malolactic on thi

Rhys Vineyards, Blanc de Blancs, Mt Pajaro Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains, California, USA 2018

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