Bezel by Cakebread - Chardonnay 2023 (750ml) Cote de Nuits Villages

Bezel by Cakebread - Chardonnay 2023 (750ml) Cote de Nuits VillagesBezel Wines explore the parts of California wine country that are off the beaten track and full of fresh ideas. With 50 vintages behind them at Cakebread, theyve got the winemaking chops to handle the ride. The Central Coasts long growing season and cool ocean breezes produce grapes with bright fruit and complex aromas. But certain sub regions bring their own special flavor and personality. For Bezel, winemaker Jane Dunkley seeks out those hidden gems

very nicely crafted and balanced

Harmonious and very long finish

within their Pro

hazy purple core with crimson overtones

this is a 3-ha vineyard that's about 5km away from Dagueneau HQ

and is carried with responsible viticulture

still carries a touch of schisty tannins

Some vineyards contain vines so old they date back to Roman times

so the acid is higher and the alcohol is in check at 13%

and destemmed in the field

"Generous and giving

yet firm palate with oven-baked chicken over a bed of wild mushroom infused risotto