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Wine Specs

Vintage

2021

Varietal

100% CHARDONNAY

Appellation

EOLA-AMITY HILLS AVA

Alcohol %

2021 Estate Chardonnay

In Stock

TASTING NOTES

The color is a brilliant, pale gold with a silver edge. The nose opens with aromas of citrus fruit, lemon custard, key limes, and Asian pears. The flavors evolve towards stony, sea salt and umami like with flint over honey undertones; all intertwined with classic Chardonnay aromas of fresh cut pears, hints of vanilla, and cardamon. Fresh and lively on the palate with a creamy texture that brings flavors of lemon meringue, with undertones of minerality sustained all the way through the palate. Elegant, complex, and long, yet light on its feet and delicate. This is a classic example of Oregon Chardonnay showcases a harmonious and vibrant finish sustained all the way through, so enjoyable on its own now, but with promises of a great aging potential.

Wine Profile

Tasting Notes

Brilliant, pale golden in color with a silver edge, the nose first opens with aromas of clean citrus fruit, lemon custard notes, key limes, and Asian pears. These evolve towards stony, sea salt – umami like and flinty notes over honey undertones; all intertwined with classic chardonnay aromas of fresh cut pears, hints of vanilla, and cardamon. Fresh and lively on the palate with a creamy texture that brings flavors of lemon meringue with undertones of minerality sustained all the way through the palate. Elegant, complex and long, yet light on its feet and delicate, this classic example of Oregon chardonnay showcases a harmonious and vibrant finish sustained all the way through, so enjoyable on its own now, but with promises of a great aging potential.

Vineyard Notes

Throughout the Willamette Valley, the growing season of 2021 is considered an outstanding vintage, both in terms of balanced yields and quality of fruit. Spring started a bit earlier then long term average, and the season continued to track a bit early throughout. Bloom occurred the very first week of June, under amazing weather thanks to a small heat wave. The season progressed with an unusual heat dome at the end of June, which thankfully did not affect the vineyards at that particular stage. The second half of the season through July and August was warmer than average with dry conditions until a couple of welcomed isolated rain events in early September that slowed ripening some, and helped build complex flavors. A last, we picked from September 14st to 22nd in beautiful weather conditions where we harvested exceptional grapes that created beautifully balanced flavors and silky textures in the wines.

2021 Estate Chardonnay Wine Info Sheet