Chardonnay

Chehalem Mountains - Oregon

2017 - At first, 2017 looked like an extreme opposite to 2016, with very late budbreak and bloom following a wet rainy season. However, abnormally warm and dry months then took over, and the heat gave full ripeness to the fruit despite a large crop load. September’s 2.06 inches of rain had only a refreshing impact, and the rain coincided with cooling weather, which means acid brightness was well retained. Normal harvest
timing and excellent picking weather yielded complexity along with the riper favors.