Father John Mesnil Sur Blanc Cuvee 44 Mendocino Chardonnay 2023 Geraldine's Merch But in all reality

But in all reality

Native yeast

5% Garnacha Blanca and Malvasia blend

long macerations and cool fermentations with indigenous yeasts

Greeks and honeybees everywhere

Father John Mesnil Sur Blanc Cuvee 44 Mendocino Chardonnay 2023 Geraldine's Merch But in all realityWhite flowers and mineral on the nose. Apple and citrus fruit on the palate. No oak influence, yet a very structured wine with a lot of tension. Upon opening, more complexity is revealed. An amazing example of Chardonnay reminiscent of the top crus of Chablis. Mesnil sur Blanc Chardonnay is a complex blend of multiple vineyards from Mendocino and Sonoma county, the majority coming from Mendocino. 100% direct pressed, fermented in stainless steel