100% Pinot Noir from “Les Juliennes”
Matsui’s Kurayoshi Distillery now produces Japanese single malt whisky in house and sources malt and grain whiskies from domestic partners in Japan for select blends
Tasting Note: Straw yellow and is somewhat cloudy in the glass with ultra-fine bubbles
Cande is very careful in his way of working and with agaves “capones” that can reach up to 16 years
The fruit is crushed with the stems and left to macerate for three days
2021 Fossil & Fawn Chardonnay, Eola-Amity Hills, USA Vignale di Cecilia 100% Pinot Noir from “LesThe 2021 Chardonnay was sourced from two organically farmed vineyards the 46 year old, own rooted, dry farmed vines at No Clos Radio (83% of blend), and the newly planted Marin Vineyard in Yamhill Carlton AVA. Chardonnay from No Clos tends to be bright and lean, while the fruit from Marin Vineyard brings a plushness to the wine. The grapes were pressed, settled, and barrel fermented in a mix of Oregon and French oak. Bottled unfined unfiltered.