2023 Madson 'Misty Gulch', Chardonnay, Santa Cruz Mountains, California Birdhorse French oak

French oak

and refers to Rebecca and Janina's greatest wish: to own a winery

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The Pinot Noir at Bauchets was planted in 1980

2023 Madson 'Misty Gulch', Chardonnay, Santa Cruz Mountains, California Birdhorse French oakPeninsula effect maritime conditions dominate this site on the eastern flanks of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The vineyard is cooled by maritime air both from the Bay and from the Pacific to the west through mountain passes. The fruit and resulting wine revels in crisp, bright acidity. The vineyard is organically farmed and dry farmed, on ancient marine sediments. Upon harvest, the Misty Gulch Chardonnay was pressed gently to tank, then racked off heavy