2023 Scar of the Sea "Vinos de los Ranchos" Chardonnay, SLO Coast, California, USAABOUT THE WINE The Vinos de los Ranchos Chardonnay is sourced from select organically farmed vineyard sites along Californias SLO Coast AVA, where the proximity to the Pacific Ocean brings fog, wind, and a long growing season that preserves freshness and structure. In 2023, the fruit was hand harvested and whole cluster pressed, then fermented with native yeasts in neutral French oak barrels, where it remained on the lees without stirring for several

they took their wine plans another step forward and bought a small parcel tucked behind a subdivision just west of the city of Napa

Generally regarded as an exceptional vintage for Wrattonbully

delicate tempura

visceral goodness of the juice

and Pinot Noir for grace

ABOUT THIS WINEDomaine J

Maison Stephan is a trailblazer in the Northern Rhône

Pierre Gaillard is a renowned Rhône Valley winemaker

maximum 30% new oak barrels are used to age the wine

allowing for natural fermentation to commence

Morgon is the largest of the Beaujolais crus

their shared passion for wine soon took hold and it wasn’t long before they became tempted by the prospect of producing premium wine from the farm