Chardonnay from Willamette Valley, Oregon

Winemaker Notes

Rich straw color. Full aromas with ripe yellow peach, brioche, nutmeg, Honeycrisp apple, and apple cobbler crust. The density on the palate is significant with red apple, white peach, lemon curd, and the stony minerality that underlies the entire experience. While the vintage is solid for Pinot Noir, all the white wines have a richness that stands out. With the richness of the 2019 vintage and 14 year old vines, buying enough to enjoy over a decade will reward the buyer. Now with DIAM closure.

Wine Enthusiast – 94 Points

The aromatic set begins with bursts of earth and lemon verbena, followed by a wonderful combination of sliced warm sourdough bread topped with apple butter. The wine’s rich texture fills the mouth as flavors of chamomile tea with lemon and honey unite with roasted walnuts and donut peaches. The wine went through malolactic fermentation, after which it rests on the lees for 11 months in used French oak. Enjoy now–2030.

Food Pairing 

Pairs well with roast chicken, grilled duck, duck confit, pork loin, rich soups, grilled cheese and mushroom pizza.