2023 Ceritas Mt. Pajaro Vineyard Chardonnay, Santa Cruz Mountains, USA Inaki Garrido wet river stones

wet river stones

which adds deep color and flavor to this wine

rather than highlighting the unique quality of the wine

Bitter Orange peel

At approximately 750 feet above sea level

2023 Ceritas Mt. Pajaro Vineyard Chardonnay, Santa Cruz Mountains, USA Inaki Garrido wet river stonesEast of Corralitos sits Mt. Pajaro a major part of the network of estate vineyards owned by Rhys. In 2023, we came to an agreement with Rhys to become the first winery to ever purchase fruit from their Santa Cruz Mountains holdings. We are sourcing coveted clonal selections of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from this bucolic oasis. Mt. Pajaro captivated us for many reasons. Beyond the beautiful view, Mt. Pajaro enjoys a startling diversity of soils,