2023 Florez Wines Star Drops Santa Cruz Mountains, USA Cota 45 000 plants per hectare to

000 plants per hectare to enhance stress

Growing area

Ageing: The wine ages at least 18-14 months in large

is made almost entirely from pinot noir vines planted in 1964

The dominant terroir is clay-limestone

2023 Florez Wines Star Drops Santa Cruz Mountains, USA Cota 45 000 plants per hectare toGrapes: 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