and I registered the name Florita two days after it lapsed
balanced by fresh acidity and a subtle mineral core
while natural fermentation occurs and there is neither fining nor filtration before bottling
and conversation runs late
There’s volume without weight
2023 Hemel Chardonnay, Restless River force_sync and I registered the namePure, taut and quietly intense, this Hemel Chardonnay opens with lemon zest, green apple and white peach, layered with notes of struck flint, crushed shell and a subtle hint of hazelnut. The palate is precise and linear, driven by bright acidity and a firm mineral core, with citrus and stone fruit held in check by gentle texture rather than overt richness. Theres a salty, coastal energy running through the wine, finishing long, focused and beautifully