Wine Reviews

Lush in texture yet steely with fresh acidity, this white offers refined accents of apple, lemon verbena and stony mineral while gliding on the fresh finish.

The 2023 Chardonnay Willamette Valley, made entirely from estate fruit for the first time this vintage, was matured for 16 months in 20% new French oak. It has nuanced aromas of matchstick, white fruit, Meyer lemon, meringue and citrus blossoms. The light-bodied palate is elegantly styled with a silky texture, creamy citrus flavors, vibrant acidity and a long, energetic finish. 1,930 cases were made.

The 2022 Chardonnay Willamette Valley impresses with its fruit-forward yet beautifully balanced personality, blending yellow apples with chamomile, ginger and hints of white smoke. This is soothingly round with a balance of saline minerals and ripe pears, all guided by brisk acidity. It finishes with admirable length and gentle tension, leaving minty herbal tones to linger on.

Spicy and minerally, with aromas of pears, grilled lemons, smoked herbs, white pepper and a flinty undertone. The clean and crisp palate shows a medium body, a sleek, polished texture and crunchy acidity. Flavorful and textural.

It offers a nose of minerals, ripe pear, and crisp apples. The palate is wonderfully balanced with good medium fruit to match the bracing acidity. The texture is on point and the finish is lovely and long.