2019 King Estate Kennel Chardonnay

Tasting Notes

A pale lemon color in the glass, this wine showcases flavors of apple pie, lemon cream, pear, toasted bread, crème brûlée and wet stone. On the entrance, the wine is lush and elegant with balance acidity. The mid-palate is rich and silky from partial malolactic fermentation that smooths out the natural tartness in the wine. The finish is nuanced, with pleasant tension, crisp acidity and succulent minerality. A pale lemon color in the glass, this wine showcases flavors of apple pie, lemon cream, pear, toasted bread, crème brûlée and wet stone. On the entrance, the wine is lush and elegant with balance acidity. The mid-palate is rich and silky from partial malolactic fermentation that smooths out the natural tartness in the wine. The finish is nuanced, with pleasant tension, crisp acidity and succulent minerality.

Vineyard Notes

Oregon Chardonnay is making a name for itself and this wine is one reason why. Grower Jeremy Kennel’s family has farmed in the Willamette Valley for five generations. Kennel Vineyard was established in 2007 and has been a King Estate vineyard partner since 2010. Comprising 28 acres, Kennel is considered a warm site, but benefits from coastal breezes and cool nights.

Winemaker Notes

The wine was whole cluster pressed and barrel fermented primarily in French oak with the balance in stainless steel. The barrel-fermented wine underwent full native malolactic fermentation. Aged sur lie for 18 months in French oak, with 20% in the large (454 liter) puncheon barrels. The portion fermented in stainless was aged in neutral oak.

Technical Notes

• Vintage 2019
• Varietal
• Appellation Willamette Valley
• Alcohol 14.1
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