Lot 417
2022 Eola-Amity Hills Chardonnay
Description
$70/bottle under the original label
Lot 417 is a 100% eastern-facing single-vineyard Chardonnay from a vineyard site rich with fast-draining volcanic basalt soils, aged in 100% French oak with 33% new wood. Ultra concentrated berries are brushed by a cool ocean breeze from the Van Duzer Corridor, softened towards the ground level by the surrounding Douglas fir trees. Inoculated with native yeasts, and rested on the lees, this wine will be ready to enjoy in its youth, or aged for a mellow, mouth-filling complexity.
Brilliant on the nose with wonderful, subtle complexity; youthful oak influence wraps around star fruit, yellow apple, white florals, hazelnut, fresh foraged mushroom, and lemon blossoms. The palate is expertly balanced with lemon and lime, further yellow apple, and fresh butter notes framed by medium acidity. The finish is long, uplifted, kissed by spice with fresh sliced vanilla, wafting apple and blossom umami before shifting to a final note of wet stone.