Florèz Wines, Pinot Noir "Cave Dew" Santa Cruz, California 2022 certifiedorganic Lena hired a man named

Lena hired a man named Dante Scaglioni — a local who had worked for 25 years as the winemaker for the legendary Bruno Giacosa — and it is through Dante’s guidance that the estate’s wines have reached new heights of expressiveness and complexity

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the wine is still elegant and fresh

Florèz Wines, Pinot Noir "Cave Dew" Santa Cruz, California 2022 certifiedorganic Lena hired a man named100% Pinot Noir from Hunter Hill & Kadlecek vineyards, both in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Hunter Hill is a coastal site with weathered sandstone tucked into the redwoods, and Kadlecek vineyard is just minutes away from the winery on a steep southern exposure. Both are farmed organically. 50% whole cluster and 50% destemmed on top. A gentle maceration lasting until dryness. Pressed and sent to neutral French oak barrel for 10 months of sur lies aging.