2022 Floral Terranes Chardonnay, Long Island, New York Hodgkinson Negrette (once known as Pinot

Negrette (once known as Pinot St

Les Longues Verges - an earlier ripening site & La Garenne - a historical garden site in the village on atypical sandy soils

Grapes are fermented in French oak 500L barrels and then aged for 8 months

the resulting wines are elegant with a spicy mineral fruit and excellent aging potential

2022 Floral Terranes Chardonnay, Long Island, New York Hodgkinson Negrette (once known as PinotI believe this is only the second time theyve released single vineyard Chardonnay. Yes, this is basically Long Island Montrachet. As with the previous time, the grapes come from Matta Bella in Southold, Long Island. Again, the grapes had about three weeks worth of skin contact before going into barrel. This is a deep Chardonnay, with melon and spice, though theres a lively green edge to the wine, a needle fresh pine note that gives the wine energy and