Description
A blend of benchmark vineyard sites in the Eola-Amity Hills, including the Cristom estate, the combination of volcanic soils, elevations, and the cool marine influence, yield a Chardonnay with tension and generosity.
Winemaking: Hand-harvested and whole-cluster pressed; the juice settles overnight and is moved to barrels. It undergoes native yeast fermentation and full malolactic fermentation. It’s aged for eleven months on its lees in 20% new French oak barrels, followed by five months in stainless steel tanks.
Tasting Notes: Aromatically complex, the wine delivers intermingled notes of brioche, toasted meringue, lemon curd, and minerality. Zesty Meyer lemon, ginger, and cardamon drive interest on the palate, with a satisfying viscosity and bright acidity that lead to a long finish.
Aging Suggestions: Drinking well now and can age until 2030 or longer.
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Accolades:
94 pts Decanter
94 pts International Wine Report
93 pts JebDunnuck.com
93 pts JamesSuckling.com
93 pts OwenBargreen.com
93 pts Ken’s Wine Guide
92 pts & 30 Best Chardonnays for 2024 VinePair
91 pts Vinous
GOLD 2025 TEXSOM Awards
“…Delicious and a tad unbelievable as their entry-level bottling.” – Clive Pursehouse, Decanter
“…a precise and well-structured profile…promises to develop further complexity with age.” – Jeremy Young, International Wine Report
“…Well-driven and precise, with a vibrant core …and a focused, juicy finish.” – JamesSuckling.com
“…Beautiful.” – Eric Guido, Vinous
Vintage
2022
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Eola-Amity Hills
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