Flora Springs Chardonnay 1988 NO20230927 A sophisticated aperitivo or cocktail

A sophisticated aperitivo or cocktail vermouth that rewards contemplation over ice

The palate is filled with expressive black cherry

full-bodied rye notes

and Cabernet Franc shows lovely leather

It underwent barrel fermentation and aged under a veil of flor in an oxidative process using Criaderas and Solera methods

Flora Springs Chardonnay 1988 NO20230927 A sophisticated aperitivo or cocktailFlora Springs' Chardonnay lineage stretches back to 1978, and this 1988 vintage sits at the peak of that trajectorya mature white from Napa's golden age. Nearly four decades in bottle have rewarded patience with complexity, textural richness, and the kind of tertiary character that separates true Chardonnay from mere oak soaked fruit. A snapshot of California history worth experiencing.