2023 Chardonnay Reserve

Vineyard: SFV Estate
Alcohol: 12.3 % ABV
Sugar: 223 g/L
pH: 3.80
Total Acidity: 5.9
Aging: 9 month new American oak
Brix at Harvest: 21.30
Malic Acid: 2.50
Body: lemon curd, caramel cream
Aroma: warm, complex, custard, butterscotch, full
Texture/body: full, layered
Finish: lemon pith, citrus, long

Where are my buttery Chard people?

This is a beautiful example of what an Oregon Chardonnay can be.  It has gone fully through ML and has just the right amount of barrel aging giving those warm full flavors.  The mouthfeel is round and the flavors are complex with notes of custard and butterscotch.  If you are a fan of that buttery California Chardonnay then you need to check this out as a new take on a west coast classic.