2021 Chardonnay
Appellation
Columbia Valley
Vineyard
Stillwater Creek Vineyard
Fermentation
Handpicked and whole cluster pressed. Very slowly fermented in 225 Liter French oak barrels. The lees were stirred weekly to contribute to a rich mouth feel. Secondary fermentation was encouraged until the acidity was perfectly balanced.
Aging
9 months in French Burgundian oak barrels
20% new Alain Fouquet Chassagne-Montrachet style 225-liter barrels
Tasting Notes
We have crafted this wine from the same block at Stillwater Creek Vineyard for twenty years and the 2021 vintage is one of the most delicious and well-balanced in the history of making this wine! Captivating aromas of Gala apple, Asian pear, stone fruit, baking spices, and crème brûlée. Mouthcoating flavors of pear, citrus, and pineapple swirl across your palate, with refreshing acidity, vibrant minerality, and notes of vanilla bean. Enjoy!
Drink 2023-2033.