2023 Madson 'Misty Gulch', Chardonnay, Santa Cruz Mountains, California Birdhorse and refers to Rebecca and

and refers to Rebecca and Janina's greatest wish: to own a winery

Total Production: 8

Aged for 16 to 20 months

keeping only very healthy and ripe grapes and picking out any damaged berries – this stage is crucial for having a top-quality material for the prolonged skin contact that follows

2023 Madson 'Misty Gulch', Chardonnay, Santa Cruz Mountains, California Birdhorse and refers to Rebecca andPeninsula effect maritime conditions dominate this site on the eastern flanks of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The vineyard is cooled by maritime air both from the Bay and from the Pacific to the west through mountain passes. The fruit and resulting wine revels in crisp, bright acidity. The vineyard is organically farmed and dry farmed, on ancient marine sediments. Upon harvest, the Misty Gulch Chardonnay was pressed gently to tank, then racked off heavy