2023 Matthiasson, ''Linda Vista Vineyard'' Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California, USAABOUT THIS WINE: For complexity, completeness, and balance, a diversity of ripeness is achieved by using the traditional method of harvesting the fruit a number of different times during the ripening period. The earlier harvests contribute acidity and minerality, and the later harvests contribute flesh and richness. Whole cluster press all of the grapes, then ferment and age the wine in seasoned French oak barrels, with only native yeast. No battonage

Tenshen’s thought provoking Rhône blends are tenacious and alluring

In January 2000 we debuted our first three vintages at the annual ZAP (Zinfandel Advocates & Producers) Grand Tasting in San Francisco

ABOUT THIS PRODCUER

The old vine Merlot planted in the vineyard is close to 60 years old

the Douro is now among the most exciting wine growing regions in the world

who established the estate in 1852 in the world-renowned Rioja region of Spain

Aged 25 months in 225-litre American oak barrels

peach skin

using a combination of natural yeast and careful inoculation

composed of 3 hectares of Chenin Blanc and 8 hectares of Cabernet Franc

The vines are tended in granite soil at 20 - 250 m (68-820 ft) elevation

as always with his family