2023 Scar of the Sea Vino de los Ranchos Chardonnay Barbaresco inky/plum/garnet/purple color offers up scents

inky/plum/garnet/purple color offers up scents of beef blood

The 2008 Château Mouton Rothschild is a vintage shaped by a superb Indian summer

La Tourtine blends power and elegance

a bit of Viognier is co-fermented with the Syrah

45% Chardonnay

2023 Scar of the Sea Vino de los Ranchos Chardonnay Barbaresco inky/plum/garnet/purple color offers up scentsMikey Giugni of Scar of the Sea has spent a decade building partnerships with local growers willing to farm to this holistic standards and seeks out old vine sites. He produces what he calls "breakfast wines" that are refreshing and easy to drink. His entry level Chardonnay, Vino de los Ranchos, comes from 1973 planted vines in Santa Maria Valley.