VINTAGE HIGHLIGHTS
2023 was our 3rd warmest growing season on record after the 2015 and 2014 vintages. We had the warmest and driest August on record and if it was not for the rain in early September our harvest would have started before Labor Day Weekend. Three cheers for the rain! One of the interesting things about 2023 was the arrival of our first hail storm right after bloom. We have never seen a damaging hail storm in our vineyard since we started in 1971, so seeing it happen and the resulting damage was at first a little scary. While it looked like our yields might have been higher, the hail storm helped reduce the crop to a more desirable amount. The resulting fruit was excellent, with the heat in August producing lower acid in the grapes and nice full flavors.

WINEMAKING
The grapes were harvested from our La Joya Block and Blossom Ridge Vineyards on September 13th and 21st and October 3rd. Fermented in French oak barrels and aged in stainless stell.

WINE PROFILE
On the nose, this Chardonnay has notes of lemon zest, honeydew melon, andwarm vanilla. The palate has lively acidity and notes of Asian pear, Meyer lemon, and touch of minerality, followed by a lightly creamy finish.

THE STORY
We make our Chardonnay in the true Oregon style, with less oak and more fresh acidity. Our goal is to showcase the beautiful flavors of our Estate grown Chardonnay fruit and let the wine speak for itself.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS
750ml | Alc 12% by Vol.
Ingredients: Grapes, yeast, potassium polyaspartate, SO2
Serving Facts: Serving size: 5fl oz (148ml); Servings per container: 5; Amount Per Serving: Calories: 105; Carbohydrates: 3.2g; Fat: 0g; Protein: 0g