Flanagan - Bacigalupi Vineyard Chardonnay 2023 (750ml) Moscatel

Flanagan - Bacigalupi Vineyard Chardonnay 2023 (750ml) MoscatelJust south of the winery, Bacigalupi Vineyard straddles Westside Road in the upper reach of Russian River Valley. The 125 acre vineyard encompasses a range of terroir, from heavier valley floor soil along the Russian River to alluvial clay loam on the rolling hillsides. The fruit is sourced from a superb block of 25 year old Wente Clone vines located on the western slope of the site. Bacigalupi was the source of the Chateau Montelena Chardonnay that,

honeyed tones

reflects Robert Eden’s affection for this grape variety

the Monterrey hills and the Clarksburg Delta

white meats

with a gush of dark plum and blackberry preserve notes leading off

it is one of our highest plots

white fruits and flower aromas

Some chocolate powder

In the nose it shows a fragrance of small red fruits

---Eric Guido

When the fruit shows through it is all fresh lemon juice – crisp

Good concentration and acidity