2023 Chardonnay EWV Triangle Block
Appellation
Willamette Valley
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Vineyard Notes
Enchanted Way Vineyard, our Estate, is located in the SE corner of the South Salem Hills. The south facing slopes are planted with Chardonnay Dijon 76 and 95 clones. The Triangle Block is the highest planting at 490 feet and is the only part of the vineyard on volcanic Nekia soils. Forests surround the blocks providing a cooling influence for the clusters. The I-5 corridor passes to the west, bringing cooling winds both mid-day and in the evening.
Production Notes
Release Date: September 2025; Production 71 cases. The grapes were whole cluster pressed. After settling, the juice was barrel fermented with indigenous yeasts. The wine completed malo-lactic fermentation naturally and was aged sur lie for 11 months in French Oak barrels, 33% of which were new. The wine was not fined and was bottled by gravity.
Food Pairing Notes
Chardonnay from our Estate Vineyard has a balance of fruit and viscosity that will complement a wide variety of white meat, vegetarian, and pasta dishes with. various sauces and rich flavors. It will benefit from up to 5 years of bottle age.
Winemaker Notes
Vintage Notes 2023