The Eyrie Vineyard in Oregon stands as a living testament to the birth of Oregon’s wine industry. Pioneer in the truest sense, David Lett was the first to plant vines in the Dundee Hills, Oregon in 1965. He believed Willamette Valley would be the second-best home for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay outside Burgundy. Apart from the suitable climate, David also selected the most iconic soil: Jory, now Oregon’s state soil, formed from volcanic flows 15 to 17 million years ago.
The 2021 Estate Chardonnay opens with an inviting bouquet of white blossom, almond custard, and crushed peach, creating a sense of both delicacy and richness. The palate is soft and enveloping, with notes of candied citrus and ripe orchard fruits, while a subtle thread of chamomile adds an elegant, herbal lift.
Partially aged in new oak, this Chardonnay has developed a lovely balance here, powerful yet vibrant, with layered aromas of honeysuckle, beeswax, and warm apple pie.
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