2024 Dundee Hills Estate Chardonnay
NOTES FROM THE WINEMAKER
An elegant expression of Dundee Hills Chardonnay, this wine opens with aromas of ripe peach, lime zest and fresh rain air. The palate is vibrant and layered, unfolding flavors of passion fruit, jasmine, and blood orange, carried by racy, mouthwatering acidity that lingers through a clean, inviting finish.
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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 day-tonight temperature 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.