2023 Florez Wines Moonmilk Chardonnay, Santa Cruz, California Iliana Malihin -Distilled in 1987 at Mars

-Distilled in 1987 at Mars Shinshu Distillery in Nagano

and as always 45% Meunier

and minimal extraction emphasize purity and site transparency

yet somehow everything remains focused

Known for his consulting and custom-label work (including the acclaimed Axios wines)

2023 Florez Wines Moonmilk Chardonnay, Santa Cruz, California Iliana Malihin -Distilled in 1987 at MarsGrapes: 100% Chardonnay Vineyard: Alaya, Santa Cruz Mountains. Sandy loam. Organic, dry farmed by James himself, no till 2021 James on this wine: I remain a hardcore Chardonnay fan. The general niche of natural wine doesnt pay Chardo much attention, and tends to be off chasing the next shiniest thing. However, given the chance to make a great Chardonnay and offer it to an appreciative, progressive and sophisticated group of wine lovers, everyone is