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

situated at 280 meters altitude

With it changing the scope and direction of the wines

000 plants per hectare to enhance stress

The dominant terroir is clay-limestone

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