2020 Favia 'Carbone' Chardonnay, Coombsville, USA (750ml) Cafayate Valley Packs a punch at 114

Packs a punch at 114 proof and bestows a backbone to classic gin cocktails

These are impressive releases from Roberts + Rogers

with pronounced cocoa and caramel notes - still with many bright and fruit-forward characteristics

and fresh rose powder

Further cellaring should help to soften its contours over time

2020 Favia 'Carbone' Chardonnay, Coombsville, USA (750ml) Cafayate Valley Packs a punch at 114WINEMAKER'S NOTES: The green and golden fruit comes from thirty two year old vines, organically farmed and carefully harvested by hand. Whole cluster pressed, the juice is fermented in barrel, with only a small percentage of new French oak. They discourage the malo lactic fermentation to preserve the vibrant natural acidity, pulling the wine together with a narrow focus. Aging on the lees for ten months, with bttonage, broadens the mouthfeel and adds