2023 Florez Wines Star Drops Santa Cruz Mountains, USA Cota 45 is made almost entirely from

is made almost entirely from pinot noir vines planted in 1964

situated at 280 meters altitude

000 plants per hectare to enhance stress

river rocks on the palate

El Candado undergoes oxidative aging for over 10 years

2023 Florez Wines Star Drops Santa Cruz Mountains, USA Cota 45 is made almost entirely fromGrapes: 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