Wine lovers, today's feature is one of the best Chardonnays made on this side of The Pond. A beautiful marriage of varietal and terroir with a panoply of flavors that tantalize your palate, this wine is unforgettable. The best part? This 97-point beauty is YOURS at 50% savings!

Cristom Vineyards was founded in 1992 by Paul Gerrie on the slopes of the Eola-Amity Hills in the Willamette Valley. It has grown into one of Oregon's most respected and consistently awarded estate producers, appearing on the Wine & Spirits Top 100 list eleven times in twelve years. The estate is now led by Paul's son Tom Gerrie as owner and winegrower, with winemaker Daniel Estrin, an alumnus of Littorai and Craggy Range, at the helm in the cellar.* 

Louise Vineyard was named for Paul Gerrie’s grandmother and was planted on the lower slopes of the Cristom Estate beginning in 1993. With elevations between 290 feet to 440 feet above the valley floor, the vines are sheltered from the strong Pacific Ocean breezes coming through the Van Duzer corridor by a thick tree line. There is less stress on the vines, and they respond with vigorous growth, large clusters, and ultra-ripe berries.*

Aged in a combination of new and seasoned French oak, the 2022 Cristom Vineyards Chardonnay Louise Vineyard seamlessly straddles the line between opulence and elegance, with an exquisite tension between vibrant acidity and malolactic-driven richness. Heady aromatics and flavors of lemon zest, Key lime, and Granny Smith apples intermingle with accents of wet stone and candied ginger. The mid-palate is lushly-textured; the finish is long, bright, and tinged with baking spices.

PRESS

97 points, Decanter:
"Only half an acre (.2ha) of Chardonnay in the Louise Vineyard at Cristom, clone 95 was planted in 1995, and Cristom winemaker Daniel Estrin is grateful for all that he gets. He spends a lot of time walking these blocks. Daniel likes the phenolics in this Chardonnay, and this wine shows that, a nervousness and edge that is framed by a finely etched saline minerality. Bright, spicy, and fresh. He calls it a coyness and believes this wine will get better in 10 years. Aromatics of grilled citrus, lime blossoms and candied ginger liveliness. The palate dances beautifully between that fine edge and a depth of creamy citrus fruit. Brilliance, savory and saline, it's a thing of beauty." (7/14/24)

97 points, Jeb Dunnuck:
"From clone 95, planted in 1995, the 2022 Chardonnay Louise Vineyard delivers brightly lifted notes of lime zest, lemon verbena, green apples, and salty, rocky earth. It has deeper concentration, fantastic tension, and linear drive on the palate, with great compact density that will help this wine age with time as it softens and fleshes out. It has a vibrant feel and is a fantastic offering to enjoy over the coming 12 years. (8/6/24)

Order the 2022 Cristom Vineyards Chardonnay Louise Vineyard between now and Wednesday, September 16th, at 4 PM, or when the product sells out. Orders will be ready for pickup on Friday, September 18th, after 4 PM. Quantities are limited.

Alcohol by Volume (ABV %): 13%
Producer Name: Cristom Vineyards
Old World / New World: New World
Country of Origin: USA
Region: Eola Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, OR
Vintage: 2022
Grape Varietals: Chardonnay
Wine Style: Dry, medium-bodied wine
Pack Size 750ml
Container Style: Glass Burgundy style bottle
Closure Style: Cork
*from winery notes