February 9, 2024 - Fantastic wine, drinks more like Joseph Drouhin than Oregon. Tons of acidity left, but not overpowering. Lemon zest, stone fruit and mineral notes in the mouth. Citrus and stone in the nose. Can easily hold up for another 3- years
July 17, 2022 - Coravin pour.
Quite different from my oaked cali chard preference, and we liked it!
Lemon, mineral, brightness.
May 9, 2021 - 100% Chardonnay
from the estate’s three Chardonnay blocks at the southern tip
of the Eola-Amity Hills in Oregon's Willamette Valley with volcanic soils
sustainably farmed (LIVE certified).
Handpicked and sorted. Pressed immediately and vinified
50% in tank and 50% in barrel. Complete malolactic.
13.9% Abv.
Winemaker: Véronique Drouhin
Vineyardist: Philippe Drouhin
A(ccuray)=2: Med straw. Pure, delicate varietal.
B(alance)=3: Modulated components with supple structure.
C(omplexity)=2: White tree fruits, nuts, cream, mineral.
D(epth)=1: Mellow mouthfeel. Good length and finish.
Wine Tally Score [2,3,2,1]= 8/10
Restrained elegance.
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March 12, 2021 - In a good drinking window. Still primary. More expressive when consumed just below room temp.
January 14, 2021 - So delicious!
December 30, 2020 - Broad, rich and nutty nose - not much oak but lovely development. Then a very precise flavour profile, with lemon curd, buttery mouthfeel and very good acidity.
October 20, 2020 - Couleur Jaune Paille
Nez d'intensité moyenne sur pomme blette, poire légèrement compotée, léger zeste de citron, léger boisé, léger vanillé.
Bouche ronde et équilibrée, longueur moyennne.
Hors USA, style faisant penser à un Pouilly-Fuissé. Très correct
July 20, 2020 - Pear, melon, persimmon, over ripe pineapple. Nice acidity, rounded but concentrated lime, under ripe kiwi, stony minerlity.
April 10, 2020 - Solid. Not as good as the 2016 Lingua Franca Avni Chardonnay I had earlier this week.
February 15, 2020 - Interesting Chardonnay rendition. Very light and subtle without the overt oak, butter which can be In USA or burgundy.
Pear, lemon and an edgy acid kick that’s almost sherbet like on the tongue / cheek.
More a burgundy style though quite sharp and lean with some nice rounded edges and profiles within an edgy package.