21 WR Chardonnay

Our first Harvest with Andy and Kyna Laurie's Elkhead Chardonnay, we leapt at the opportunity to work with the fruit and brought in the first New French Oak barrels the Oregon Wine LAB's cellar had seen.  A small portion of the juice was fermented in barrel for just two weeks, then blended back with the rest in stainless steel to age until bottling.  As the wine has had time to rest in bottle, the oak influence has softened and rounded the palate while welcoming the fruit to shine through.  A beautiful wine for dinner with friends, pair with soft cheese, apple crisp and sunsets.