2023 Florez Wines Moonmilk Chardonnay, Santa Cruz, California Place of Changing Winds 000 bottles annually of some

000 bottles annually of some of the most exciting wines in the region

Mikaël Bouges works a small

Aged for 15 to 20 months in barrel (30-70% new)

tucked into a secluded coastal valley just east of the tiny town of Occidental in western Sonoma County

SO2: varies from 15 to 25 mg/l free

2023 Florez Wines Moonmilk Chardonnay, Santa Cruz, California Place of Changing Winds 000 bottles annually of someGrapes: 100% Chardonnay Vineyard: Alaya, Santa Cruz Mountains. Sandy loam. Organic, dry farmed by James himself, no till 2021 James on this wine: I remain a hardcore Chardonnay fan. The general niche of natural wine doesnt pay Chardo much attention, and tends to be off chasing the next shiniest thing. However, given the chance to make a great Chardonnay and offer it to an appreciative, progressive and sophisticated group of wine lovers, everyone is