How do you feel about oak
The 6th generation brewery owner of Akishika
This takes place over 24 months on the lees before disgorgement
The grapes are femented naturally via carbonic maceration
Bunches were hand-selected daily vine-by-vine between September 22 until October 25
Mayacamas Chardonnay Mt. Veeder 2023 Highlands How do you feel aboutThe wine opens with lifted aromatics, tones of chamomile, yuzu, and marzipan. Compact, focused, and layered on the palate with lemon grass supported by a lovely fruit set of tangerine, white peach, and Bartlett pear. On the palate there is plenty of drive and energy. Secondary flavors of bergamot, and green cardamom round out the mid palate. The finish is long with lingering notes of orchard fruit, flint rock and salinity