2021 Iron Filbert Vineyard Chardonnay
A lovely, pure expression from our Iron Filbert Vineyard. Aromatically singing with honeydew melon, graham-cracker, and lemon peel off the bat. Warm, rich notes of crème brûlée, papaya, and honeycomb unfold in layers as the wine opens. The palate is massively concentrated and elongated. Supple fruit lingers through the finish, entangled with an acidity that leaves your mouth watering. This wine will age gracefully for many years with its flavor concentration and refined acidity.
95 points James Suckling
This is very solid with dried apple and pear. Some flint and ash undertones. Some iron, too. It’s solid and reserved with excellent structured and tightness. Salty finish. Very structured.
94 points Wine Spectator
Lovely, rich and refined, offering graceful apple and lemon flavors laced with blanched almond and stony mineral notes as this build richness and complexity on the lush, crisp finish.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Dundee Hills
Alcohol %
12.5
Wine Profile
Production Notes
Sourced from the highest elevation block of our Iron Filbert Vineyard in the Dundee Hills. Clone 76. Our chardonnay is sorted slowly by hand and pressed whole cluster. No settling time before barreling down. 100% barrel fermented with native yeasts. Full malolactic (secondary) fermentation. Aged on lees for 11 months in 15% new French oak (Chassin Bourgogne). 12.5% ABV. Very limited selection of 6 barrels, 130 cases.