2023 Chardonnay Reserve
Reserve, what does that mean anyways? The term gets thrown around lightly, but for us, a Reserve wine has to be something special – or else we won’t make one. Not only does it have to be an impeccable growing season, but the wine must have depth, complexity, typicity and adequate structure and acidity to carry it through aging. In addition to all the quantitative boxes that must be checked, there also needs to be a certain je ne sais quoi – a hard to define quality that makes the wine alluring, compelling, and unique.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2023
Appellation
Eola-Amity Hills
Alcohol %
12
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 Notes
When we label a wine as “Reserve,” it must meet strict criteria. These wines must exhibit exceptional persistence, layered complexity, and coiled tension needed to support extended aging. Our Reserve tier represents the pinnacle of Bryn Mawr—a blend of our finest barrels, worthy of the prestigious black label.
Production
225