2018 The Four Graces Chardonnay, Willamette Valley
Winemaker Notes
The 2018 Willamette Valley Chardonnay is a fantastic wine with beautiful, bright aromas
of fresh melon, lemon zest and coconut. The palate has a lively entry full of citrus notes
that transition into a creamy mid palate. The finish is soft with a lingering minerality.
Composition
100% Chardonnay
Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Willamette Valley
pH
3.35
Aging
9 months in French oak, 15% new
Alcohol %
14.1
Production Notes
The 2018 vintage started with a relatively mild spring with average rain fall. What was
surprising was the lack of rain in the early summer. 2018 happened to be one of the driest
summers on record in the Dundee Hills AVA and the Willamette Valley. Fortunately,
although we were drier than normal, temperatures stayed modest. As we came into fall
and time to harvest, the dry conditions continued and we were able to pick the
Chardonnay when we wanted to.
Vineyard Notes
The grapes for The Four Graces Chardonnay are sourced from the Eola Springs Vineyard
within the Willamette Valley. This vineyard is planted predominantly with Pinot Noir
with only a small portion dedicated to Chardonnay vines. The vineyard displays several
different soil types with a variety of elevations that bring unique characteristics to our wine.