2022 King Estate Willamette Valley Chardonnay

Tasting Notes

The wine displays a beautiful balance of fruit and floral notes, augmented by a hit of toast from the oak barrels. Tropical fruit flavors of grapefruit, lemon zest, lychee, papaya and lime mingle with the floral notes like plumeria, along with light barrel toast, coconut, caramel and ginger. From an approachable entry through a refined finish, this wine is robust and well-integrated – an excellent expression of. Willamette Valley Chardonnay.

Vineyard Notes

The Willamette Valley is developing an increasingly strong reputation for Chardonnay. The grapes fare well in the cooler climates of Burgundy, France – where Chardonnay originated – and Oregon. Both regions lie along the 45th parallel and produce a medium-bodied wine with pleasant acidity and fruit flavors. of green apple and pear.

Winemaker Notes

Fruit was whole cluster pressed and fermented in neutral oak barrels. Aged 10 months in French oak barrels, 15% new, with weekly bâtonnage, where the lees are stirred back into the wine.

Technical Notes

• Vintage 2022
• Varietal
• Appellation Willamette Valley
• Alcohol 13.5
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