Rare new release from cult winery Fingers Crossed.

97 Points Jeb Dunnuck: "Based on Chardonnay yet including 19% Roussanne and 6% Marsanne, all of which is resting in 63% new French oak, the Fingers Crossed 2023 Chardonnay Brain Teaser has a lighter gold hue, followed by a rocking nose of candied lemon zest, minty herbs, flowers, and subtle blanched almond nuances. With medium to full-bodied richness, a layered, rich, yet elegant mouthfeel, and juicy, lip-smacking finish, this beauty is going to shine right out of the gate yet also have a solid decade or more of longevity."

"The son of Manfred Krankl at Sine Qua Non, Nicolas, along with his wife Julia, created Faethm (Now Called Fingers Crossed) in 2017, and their first release, which immediately sold out, went live in 2019. I can’t recall a new estate that has impressed me as much right out of the gate and these 2017 and 2018s are truly brilliant wines.” - Jeb Dunnuck