Lioco Skycrest Vineyard Chardonnay 2021 Louis Roederer with a transparency that lets

with a transparency that lets beautiful pine needles and sage shine through

Balanced fruit and tannins in the middle

is a blend of 80% Merlot

This should be approachable after 5-ish years and reward a decade plus

Juicy dark cherry fruits alongside notes of spice and tomato leaf

Lioco Skycrest Vineyard Chardonnay 2021 Louis Roederer with a transparency that letsSkycrest Vineyard is a sight unlike any other in the Anderson Valley. With vines planted at nearly 2,000' in elevation, it produces some of the most compelling high elevation Chardonnays in the new world. Intense minerality of crushed rocks and flint are seamlessly balanced with high toned fruit notes of Meyer lemon, green pear and Granny Smith apple. The finish lasts for minutes thanks to its mouth watering acidity and firm texture.