2023 Madson Chardonnay Santa Cruz Mountains, California País Vasco the difference in the age

the difference in the age of the vines and the geology of the "Carbone" and "Les Mines" parcels produces two very distinct expressions of Cabernet Franc

Jerry Drake and I knew each other through fellow farmers- and when I went to look at it I realized it was a site with energy- and had weathered a conversion to no-till without dropping vigor

Though it feels much higher

Whereas previous vintages of this wine used to be fermented in neutral oak

2023 Madson Chardonnay Santa Cruz Mountains, California País Vasco the difference in the ageThis Chardonnay shows the cool, coastal terroir of the Santa Cruz Mountains with immense freshness and lively acidity. The nose presents orange blossoms and jasmine with hints of honeysuckle. There is a stoniness on the palate with a touch of tropical zest and lemon peel.