2024 Stoller Willamette Valley Chardonnay
NOTES FROM THE WINEMAKER
This crisp, lively Chardonnay opens with inviting aromas of lemon curd, white peach, and a hint of beeswax. On the palate, it reveals notes of green apple, delicate white flowers, and the earthy freshness of petrichor. A bright, lingering acidity carries the finish, making it irresistibly sip-worthy.
92 points - James Suckling
91 points - Wine Enthusiast
90 points - Wine Spectator
Wine Specs
Vintage Overview
We are forever grateful the 2024 vintage provided near-perfect fruit quality. Warm temperatures and a heat spike in May initiated early flavor development. June brought cooler weather, causing bloom two weeks later than usual. By summertime, the diurnal swings of more than 35 degrees created concentrated flavor with balanced acidity in the fruit. Mid-August presented an unusual rain event, giving the vines a healthy drink of water. As we started harvest, Mother Nature presented incredible, sunny days with crisp nights, ensuring our fruit was cold and berries were intact through destemming and fermentation. We knew this year would be special while walking the vineyard, and the wines reflect this exceptional vintage.