2023 Chardonnay Estate

The Estate Chardonnay is meticulously crafted with a focus on creating a complex, savory, and elegantly restrained expression of Chardonnay. After harvest, the numerous different clones are blended then redivided for various treatments, including foot treading, destemming, and whole-cluster pressing. Fermentation, driven by ambient yeasts, occurs in a selection of barrels of varying sizes, adding depth and complexity. Capturing the energy of our precipitous Eola-Amity Hills vineyard, the final blend wraps brilliant, high-toned acid with rich and textured layers of oak to create a harmonious and profound example of Chardonnay.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2023
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Eola-Amity Hills
Alcohol %
12.3
Wine Profile
Vintage Notes
The 2023 vintage kept us on our toes. A frigid early spring delayed budbreak, but
record-breaking May temperatures led to the shortest phenological intervals ever
recorded in the Willamette Valley. Sporadic June rains and rare August thunderstorms
provided hydration, yet the vintage maintained its relentless pace. Harvest arrived
like an unstoppable tidal wave, making it our busiest September on record. Despite
its rapid and unpredictable nature, meticulous yield management and skilled
winemaking resulted in a diverse selection of aromatic, well-balanced wines.
Production
325 Cases