Flora Springs Chardonnay 1988 NO20230927 and Cabernet Franc shows lovely

and Cabernet Franc shows lovely leather

past the point where most wine maps give up

full-bodied rye notes

It underwent barrel fermentation and aged under a veil of flor in an oxidative process using Criaderas and Solera methods

Flora Springs Chardonnay 1988 NO20230927 and Cabernet Franc shows lovelyFlora Springs' Chardonnay lineage stretches back to 1978, and this 1988 vintage sits at the peak of that trajectorya mature white from Napa's golden age. Nearly four decades in bottle have rewarded patience with complexity, textural richness, and the kind of tertiary character that separates true Chardonnay from mere oak soaked fruit. A snapshot of California history worth experiencing.