Early Mountain - Quaker Run Vineyard Chardonnay 2020 (750ml) Berry

Early Mountain - Quaker Run Vineyard Chardonnay 2020 (750ml) BerryThis wine is marked by its long fermentation and extended lees contact with the sort of autolytic yeast bread character expected from Champagne and the roundness and texture that one might see from a full malo Chardonnay. The wine retains a balanced acidity but leans a bit more towards the textural side this vintage, with a slight phenolic touch. The Quaker Run Chardonnay is typically highlighted by distinctive lemon curd and clover attributes that

although most are red

It was named “Bastore” on Belleyme’s famous late 18th century map

CA- The Frank Family's vineyard is in the eastern hills of Rutherford

but this is simultaneously so fresh and so silky

do spend hours in Decemberwith Michel Pernette to taste each tank

Complex with spicy notes

Nose: complex and fine

and black fruit

The resulting family of wines are different yet highly distinguishable for their unmistakable artisanal style

refreshing body

with good structure and soft tannins

Fruit aromas with balsamic spices and hints of cumin