We believe this is only the second time they’ve released single-vineyard Chardonnay. Yes, this is basically Long Island Montrachet. As with the previous time, the grapes come from Matta Bella in Southold, Long Island.
floral terranes is Erik Longabardi and Benford Lepley, they make about 300 cases a year. Each release is a micro-production hand crafted in their garage/barn.
deep and serious, melon, spice, lively green edge, herbs, weight with lift, rounded texture, honeyed, slightly nutty
region: North Fork, Long Island, NY, USA
varietal: Chardonnay
style: skin contact/orange
farming/cellar: organic and biodynamic, ambient yeast, 1/2 of the grapes soaked overnight (whole cluster) before pressing (by foot), 1/2 (also whole cluster) about 2-3 weeks of skin contact in open top barrel before pressing, blended in mid summer, aged in barrel, bottled unfiltered, low so2
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