2023 Florez Wines Star Drops Santa Cruz Mountains, USA Cota 45 It was aged for 8

It was aged for 8 months in used French oak barrels brought from Burgundy

El Candado undergoes oxidative aging for over 10 years

8% abv • 340 cases produced

With it changing the scope and direction of the wines

2023 Florez Wines Star Drops Santa Cruz Mountains, USA Cota 45 It was aged for 8Grapes: 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