2023 Domaine du Pélican Arbois Chardonnay, Jura, FranceABOUT THIS WINE The 2022 Domaine du Plican Arbois Chardonnay is a refined expression of Juras terroir, showcasing the regions ability to produce Chardonnays with both freshness and complexity. Sourced from organically farmed vineyards in Arbois, the grapes benefit from the areas cool climate and marl limestone soils, which contribute to the wines minerality and vibrant acidity. Fermented and aged in a combination of stainless steel and neutral oak,

then vatted by gravity feed

and although it rains a lot (2

In the Malabaila family archives there are letters

and elevage in large oak…delivering a wine the combines the pleasure of Piemontese Nebbiolo and Burgundian Pinot Noir

the top honor for painting at the International Biennale of Chianciano 2015 held in Tuscany

These well-funded vintners came to Napa Valley with different philosophies

now 39 years old

made up of 30 parcels of vines with an average age of 15 years

Aged in barrel (10% new oak) for 11 months

ABOUT THIS PRODUCERIn 1862 Eloi Alsina’s ancestors started growing grapes in the hills west of Barcelona

In 1950 Giustino Bisol founded a new winery together with his cousin

Oak Ridge is planted on a hillside above the White Salmon River on the way to Trout Lake