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2018 Headturner Flyaway Chardonnay, Horse Heaven Hills

2018 Headturner Flyaway Chardonnay, Horse Heaven Hills

90 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
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SKU: 106473

Rich aromas of buttered brioche, fresh pineapple and ripe golden delicious apples. The aromatics lead to a beautifully balanced mid-palate with lush flavors of lemon curd and butterscotch. Finishes with full-bodied elegance and is sure to be a Headturner.

Ratings

"I love the 2018 Chardonnay Fly Away. A ripe, sexy, tropical Chardonnay offering fruit-forward, buttery, medium to full-bodied aromas and flavors, it's a little bit of a fruit bomb and will need drunk up, but it's impressive in its rich, buttery style." 90 Points - Jeb Dunnuck

Winemaker Notes

The 2018 Headturner Horse Heaven Hills Chardonnay has rich aromas of buttered brioche, fresh pineapple and ripe golden delicious apples. These aromatics lead to a beautifully balanced mid-palate with lush flavors of lemon curd and butterscotch. This chardonnay finishes with full-bodied elegance and is sure to be a Headturner.

Composition

100% Destiny Ridge Vineyard, Horse Heaven Hills AVA
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Wine Specs

Vintage
2018
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Horse Heaven Hills
Acid
5.4 g/L
pH
3.5
Aging
21 months in 100% French Oak; 50% new for 12 months then 100% neutral French oak for 9 months. New cooperage includes Francois Freres, Ana, Damy & Mercurey
Alcohol %
14.4

Production Notes

A mild, wet winter led into a cool, wet spring. With budbreak progressing normally, June brought back the rain. The summer months of July and August warmed up significantly, with daytime temperatures reaching over 100°F but a nice cooling effect in the evenings helped to maintain balance. September revealed ideal conditions leading us to a beautiful harvest.

Vineyard Notes

The Horse Heaven Hills AVA is a winegrowing region bound by the Yakima Valley AVA to the north and the Columbia River to the south. Located in the greater Columbia Valley, soil types in this AVA are silt loam that drain efficiently allowing for precise irrigation management. Destiny Ridge Vineyard faces south perched high on the bluffs overlooking the Columbia River. This vineyards’ proximity to the constant cool river breezes help moderate the hot summer temperatures, allowing for the development of rich flavors in harmony with vibrant acidity.