Quinta Do Infantado 'Junior' Palhete Douro, 2023 lagunitas A benchmark California Chardonnay

A benchmark California Chardonnay

Traditional Vermouth based on a historical recipe from Trentino

We would pair it with a sausage and broccoli rabe pizza with some friends

as a low alcohol unwinding from a long day whether on the slopes or in the office

While this bottle is not quite as broad shouldered as its cousins in Barolo it will still reward cellaring or a thorough decant

Quinta Do Infantado 'Junior' Palhete Douro, 2023 lagunitas A benchmark California ChardonnayTruly a field blend, split 75 25 red and white varietals typical of the region. The history of Douro and the market forces that brought Bordeaux to the Anglophone world through the clairet style give you a look into the near side of western wine history