2023 Madson 'Misty Gulch', Chardonnay, Santa Cruz Mountains, California Chateau Canon Black Gilliflower

Black Gilliflower

then pressed off and aged for six months in used French oak

yet delivering all of the natural foundations of production

Comes packed in a Leon & Son tote

From 50/60-year-old vineyard on limestone

2023 Madson 'Misty Gulch', Chardonnay, Santa Cruz Mountains, California Chateau Canon Black GilliflowerPeninsula 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