2023 Madson 'Misty Gulch', Chardonnay, Santa Cruz Mountains, California Birdhorse The Pinot Noir at Bauchets

The Pinot Noir at Bauchets was planted in 1980

Aged for 16 to 20 months

pressing is gentle and Christian uses only the cuvée for producing his wines

French oak

1 'Mirador' Manzanilla is a single barrel bottling

2023 Madson 'Misty Gulch', Chardonnay, Santa Cruz Mountains, California Birdhorse The Pinot Noir at BauchetsPeninsula 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