2023 Florez Wines Star Drops Santa Cruz Mountains, USA Cota 45 El Candado undergoes oxidative aging

El Candado undergoes oxidative aging for over 10 years

is made almost entirely from pinot noir vines planted in 1964

Domaine Faiveley combines the principles of modern winemaking methods with the time honored traditions that have been practiced for centuries within their 19th century cellars

It was aged for 8 months in used French oak barrels brought from Burgundy

2023 Florez Wines Star Drops Santa Cruz Mountains, USA Cota 45 El Candado undergoes oxidative agingGrapes: 100% Chardonnay Vineyard: Santa Cruz Mountains Making of: In this newest Chardonnay cuvee, Florez used only neutral French oak and kept the levage shorter to preserve brightness. Personality (winemakers note): A brisk acidity keeps the wine lively and is signature of this mountain grown fruit. Notes of fresh cut hay, apples and citrus with brioche on the finish. James suggests pairing with seafood and brown butter sage pastas. Importer's Note