2023 Carol Shelton Coquille Rouge Chardonnay following the model set by

following the model set by wines of the Southern Rhône

iris and subtle hints of loamy soil

Everything is perfectly in check

Producer: Montenegro

with beautifully integrated bubbles and delicious spicy pastry notes

2023 Carol Shelton Coquille Rouge Chardonnay following the model set byProducer: Carol Shelton Region: Central Coast, California Blend: 34% Mourvdre, 20% Carignane, 20% Petite Sirah, 13% Grenache Noir, 13% Alicante Bouschet Year: 2023 Best of Class Winner 2026 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Winemaker Notes: "Nose shows delightful strawberry and black cherry fruit, a bit of savory leather notes and sweet vanilla oak. Lively in mouth but super smooth and creamy, richly textured and layered, elegant and long."