2022 Badger Mountain Chardonnay

Aromas of honeydew melon, ripe pear, and honeysuckle introduce the wine, with subtle backnotes of fresh pineapple. The palate is light-to-medium-bodied and refreshingly clean, showing vibrant flavors of crisp green apple and juicy apricot. Bracing citrus acidity drives straight through the mid-palate, giving way to a crisp, unweighted finish with a faint hint of stony minerality.

Crafted from certified organic grapes, this wine follows a strict minimal-intervention approach with no sulfites added during production. The fruit is fermented entirely in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, bypassing oak maturation completely. Blocking malolactic fermentation ensures the wine preserves its natural, vibrant acidity and pure primary fruit characteristics from the vine straight to the bottle.

The fruit comes from estate vineyards in the Columbia Valley of Washington State, situated on the south-facing slopes of Badger Mountain. The vines thrive in deep, well-draining soils composed of volcanic ash and sandy loam. The region’s semi-arid, desert-like climate sees hot, sun-drenched days that fully ripen the fruit, while consistent canyon winds and cold desert nights keep air circulating and help the grapes lock in their crisp, signature freshness.