Elaine Chukan Brown,The Wines of California Book DI_AFKATT_2022 it’s bright and lifted but

it’s bright and lifted but with a touch of texture and complexity that makes it stand out

structured Chardonnays

but still with plenty of backbone

The wine is sourced from unirrigated vineyards and hand-harvested

Juicy red cherry

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