2022 Chehalem Reserve Chardonnay
NOTES FROM THE WINEMAKER
This wine shows richer aromatics of grated nuts, fresh wheat, and sweet vanilla, with light fruit aromas of pear and lemon. The palate is bright and zippy, while supported by a refined, creamy texture. The barrel toast is nicely integrated, leaving a full, soft structure that lingers in the mouth and finishes on a balanced note of juicy pear and toasted brioche.
91 points - James Suckling
90 points - Wine Spectator
Wine Specs
Vintage Overview
The 2022 growing season was full of surprises that resulted in a miracle harvest of delicious, age-worthy wines with balance and vibrancy. The vintage kicked off with a cold and wet spring that turned worrisome when an unusually late-season freeze event affected lower-lying vineyards of the vineyard. Slowly but surely, temperatures began to warm by midMay and continued to rise throughout the summer allowing the vines to flourish. Harvest commenced on September 19, almost four weeks behind recent vintages. Fortunately, moderate temperatures and clear skies facilitated a steady intake of fruit until finished on October 21.