2024 Cristom Willamette Valley Chardonnay

Pure aromas of lemon peel and white flowers lead into honeyed fruit flavors and notes of roasted almonds. The medium-bodied palate is balanced by bright acidity and a persistent, savory finish.

Certified sustainable and biodynamic farming practices lead into a whole-cluster pressing and fermentation with native yeasts. The wine matures on its lees for nine months in French oak barrels to build texture and complexity.

The 2024 Chardonnay is a new Willamette Valley bottling from Cristom Vineyards, blending fruit from ten different sites including their estate in the Eola-Amity Hills. These vineyards feature a combination of Jory volcanic and Willakenzie marine sedimentary soils, influenced by cool winds from the Van Duzer Corridor.