2019 Far Mountain Bresa Chardonnay, Sonoma Valley, USA Old Rip Van Winkle crafted by fourth-generation vigneron Vincent

crafted by fourth-generation vigneron Vincent Lagille

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In the heart of Vidigueira

2019 Far Mountain Bresa Chardonnay, Sonoma Valley, USA Old Rip Van Winkle crafted by fourth-generation vigneron VincentBresa is a microscopic single parcel Chardonnay from the oldest block of Bald Mountain Vineyard (planted 1972, Wente clone) on fractured volcanic rock, dry farmed at elevation in the Mayacamas above Sonoma Valley. Production is truly tinyabout one barrel. Expect a taut, mineral expression with concentrated citrus and orchard fruit, fine phenolic grip, and a long, stony finishBald Mountain turned up to twelve.