2017 Acrobat Chardonnay, Oregon
Awards
Gold Medal Winner - Best of Northwest Wine, Sept. 2019
Winemaker Notes
Fields of exuberant yellow straw come to mind when describing this
chardonnay’s color. On the nose, a bouquet of notes ranging from peach
and key lime, to gooseberry and dried apricot, shine through. A clean
and refined entrance gives way to layers of nectarine, pineapple, and
honeydew on the mid-palate. The medium-long finish is fresh, and held
together by lively acidity.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2017
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Oregon
Alcohol %
13.5
Production Notes
The 2017 vintage began with a colder than average winter, with multiple
snowstorms. Thankfully, Spring saw a return to normal with bud break
taking place in April. As Summer approached, the classic warm days
and cool nights made for ideal growing conditions without any major
heat waves. During the harvest we received less than average rainfall,
which allowed for nearly perfect harvesting conditions. The 2017 vintage was fermented in 100% stainless steel tanks, which
were temperature controlled to maximize fruit character. This wine
benefited from sur lie aging for 5 months prior to bottling.
Vineyard Notes
Acrobat wines are the result of determination to handcraft Oregon Pinot
Noir and Pinot Gris of the highest quality. At the heart of these wines is
the love of pairing an honest wine with casual meals and gatherings.
Acrobat should always be an effortless selection – a wine that
consistently pairs in every way with our lives. Acrobat is artfully crafted
in the gorgeous hills and valleys of western Oregon, with an eye on
sustainable winemaking practices.