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Estate Vineyard

2006 Oregon Chardonnay Clones: Dijon 76, Espiguette 352

The 2006 Willamette Valley Vineyards Estate Vineyard Chardonnay, featuring clones Dijon 76 and Espiguette 352, showcases the elegance and finesse characteristic of Oregon's viticultural landscape. This wine exudes a beautiful pale straw color with shimmering golden highlights, hinting at its complexity. On the palate, it offers a delightful journey through layers of vibrant acidity that invigorate the senses, balancing beautifully with its full-bodied structure. The fruit intensity is prominent, featuring luscious notes of ripe pear, crisp apple, and a hint of citrus zest, complemented by subtle undertones of vanilla and toasted oak from careful aging. The wine presents a refreshing dryness that enhances its food-friendly versatility, making it an excellent pairing for a range of dishes, from creamy seafood pasta to roasted chicken. A true testament to Oregon's winemaking prowess, this Chardonnay promises to captivate with each sip.

Tasting notes:


Pear

Pear

Honey

Honey

White Peach

White Peach

Region:


Oregon
Oregon

With its rugged landscape and cool Pacific climate, Oregon is one of the world's great modern Pinot Noir regions. The Willamette Valley produces an impressive array of styles across its six AVAs, from fragrantly fruity to lush and complex. This is thanks to a range of terroirs that are eerily similar to Burgundy's in France (Oregon even lies on the same latitude). In fact, major Burgundy producers have set up in Oregon to make wine, including Domaine Drouhin and Louis Jadot. And it is not just Pinot Noir found in Oregon. Other benchmark grapes include Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Riesling; Cabernet, Merlot and Syrah thrive in the southern AVAs.

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