2020 Winderlea Chardonnay, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA

ABOUT THIS WINE

A blend of Chardonnay from three vineyards within the Willamette Valley.

Winderlea Vineyard - Dundee Hills AVA - Jory Soil: South facing vineyard 320 feet to 580 feet elevation, in the heart of the Dundee Hills. Oldest vines planted in 1974. Chardonnay is coming from a 1.5 acre section with a north aspect and is planted to a variety of Chardonnay clones.

Worden Hill Vineyard - Dundee Hills AVA - Jory Soil: This 50 acre site sits high atop the Dundee Hills with 24 acres of vines. Oldest vines planted in 1977. Demeter Biodynamic® certificated in 2021. The vineyard faces due south and sits at an average elevation of 650 feet. Volcanic Jory soil, with a narrow strip of volcanic Nekia running through the middle. 5.6 acres of Chardonnay on this site.

Meredith Mitchell Vineyard - McMinnville AVA - Volcanic Broken Basalt Soil: Oldest plantings from 1988. Mostly planted to own rooted Pommard, high elevation, shallow rocky soil, broken basalt. This cool and windy site ideal for developing whites varietals with bright acidity. Demeter Biodynamic® certification in 2018.

Fermented and aged for 10 months in neutral French oak.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Winderlea Vineyard & Winery is a boutique winery located in the Dundee Hills of Oregon's Willamette Valley, a region renowned for its Pinot Noir. The winery focuses on producing small-lot, sustainably farmed wines with an emphasis on quality and expression of terroir.