Ciel du Cheval Vineyard located in the Red Mountain Appellation was the first vineyard planted on Red Mountain in 1972
Winery: Manoir du Carra
The fruit for this wine came from vines planted on their own root stock in 1984 in the Gabilan Mountains
The grapes were put through optical sorting and fermented in stainless steel for 19 days
a light bodied wine with a distinctive nutty nose
Cakebread Carneros Chardonnay Reserve 2023 (750ml) Mediterranee Ciel du Cheval Vineyard locatedWinemaker Notes Seductive, slightly floral aromas of creamy golden apple and honeydew melon, with complementary scents of crme brulee, yeast and mineral, preface a lush, full bodied palate offering intense and expansive melon, peach and apple flavors accentuated by fresh, perfectly balanced acidity. The wines long, elegant and focused finish showcases bright, apple y flavors with hints of citrus, mineral and oak spice. This delicious and complex