2021 Moone Tsai 'Paige Cuvee' Chardonnay, Russian River Valley Howell Mountain and a mineral element

and a mineral element

The wine opens with stunning aromas of blackberry

making it a versatile pairing for various dishes

this has solid underlying structure and depth and is a rock-solid beauty that will evolve nicely over the coming 10-12 years or more

burst of sweet spice and dusty rose

2021 Moone Tsai 'Paige Cuvee' Chardonnay, Russian River Valley Howell Mountain and a mineral elementPhilippe Melka, Bordeaux bred (Chateau Haut Brion, Petrus) and recently heralded by Robert Parker as one of the top nine winemakers in the world. Where possible, I will minimize winemaking techniques in the cellar so I can create a wine that tells the story of the vineyard. In the end, it must be about the fruit. Early inspection of this delightful study in Chardonnay allows for its golden, lemony hue to provide a delicate feint for whats in store.