2022 Lemelson Vineyards Chardonnay, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA

ABOUT THE WINE

The 2022 Lemelson Chardonnay combines fruit from two organic estate vineyards in different Willamette Valley AVAs: 70% Johnson Vineyard in Yamhill-Carlton and 30% Chestnut Hill Vineyard in the Chehalem Mountains. Whole clusters were pressed and the wine fermented in barrel, with 100% malolactic fermentation, before 14 months in French oak, 20% new. Green apple, caramel, lemon curd and vanilla are joined by mandarin orange and marzipan. The texture is surprisingly rich while retaining excellent acidity, making it a versatile partner for food.

Grape: Chardonnay   Alcohol: 13.5% ABV   Farming: Certified organic by Oregon Tilth

ABOUT THE PRODUCER

Lemelson Vineyards is rooted in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, where its estate sites span distinct elevations, soils and sub-AVAs. The winery focuses on expressing those site differences through careful vineyard work, barrel fermentation and balanced acidity.