2021 The Estate Chardonnay
Willamette Valley Chardonnay from Our High Elevation Estate
A limited-production, estate-grown Chardonnay drawn from a single, south-facing parcel at Lonesome Rock, planted in volcanic soils at high elevation along the forested edge of the Pacific Coast Range.
Sourced from just 1.28 acres, this cuvée reflects the quiet influence of its setting—cool nights, steady airflow, and the moderating presence of the surrounding woods—shaping a wine of clarity, tension, and measured depth.
In 2021, A very warm, dry growing season with intense heat spikes and minimal rainfall supported full ripening and healthy acidity in Chardonnay, yielding expressive fruit with bright citrus and orchard flavors and crisp natural acidity despite heat-related vine stress.
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Caramelized citrus with ripe pear aromas, the 2021 Chardonnay has a smooth texture with hints of almond butter, ginger, and vanilla bean. Good richess, but finishes with a refreshing granny smith snap.
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Fruit was harvested from three sections of the vineyard on 3 separate days over 2 weeks. A light foot tread before pressing prior to transfer without settling to a mixture of new, one-year, and neutral French oak barrels, puncheon, and stainless steel. Each vessel undergoes ambient fermentation and ages 10 months during which 75% undergoes malolactic fermentation. Lightly filtered at bottling.
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Vintage: Inaugural
Cases Produced: 121
Year Planted: 2015
Harvest Dates: 9/9, 9/16, 9/21
Clone: 76
Cropload: 2.13 tons/acre
Winemaker: Jackson Holstein
Release Date: 5/1/2023
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