2024 Chehalem Estate Vineyard Pinot Blanc
NOTES FROM THE WINEMAKER
This wine opens with an expressive floral perfume, full of dried peonies and a subtle brush of rose petal. Ripe white peach bring a juicy vibrancy that lifts from the glass. On the palate, it’s bright and mouthwatering, driven by lively acidity that keeps each sip crisp and refreshing. The texture lingers gracefully, shaped by fermentation in neutral oak and concrete, adding quiet depth without compromising the wine’s freshness.
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.