Arabilis Eola-Amity Hills Chardonnay – 2022 (750ml)

“Butter and warm tortilla aromas unite with ripe cantaloupe in a pleasing fashion. Then, flavors like dill butter, green tea and grilled lemons glide along the wine’s smooth texture. Medium-bodied with soft acidity, the wine was fermented and aged in second-fill Louis Latour barrels.” Michael Alberty, Wine Enthusiast

Winemaker’s Notes:

Derived from select vineyards in the Eola-Amity Hills, this wine is carefully crafted, undergoing fermentation and a year-long maturation in second-fill Louis Latour French oak barrels. It’s a symphony of flavors with hints of cantaloupe, wet slate, refreshing rain, and the sea breeze. Subtle notes of Asian pear add an extra layer of intrigue, leaving you with a lingering, mouthwatering finish.

Technical Information:

• • Alcohol Content: 12.7%
  • Residual Sugar: 0 g/L
  • Bottling Date: July 2023
  • Vintage: 2022
  • Appellation: Eola-Amity Hills AVA
  • Varietal: Chardonnay
  • Vineyard Sources:
    • Stiling Vineyard
    • Pearlstad Vineyard
    • Eola Springs Vineyard
    • Bjornson Vineyard
  • Harvest Method: Handpicked
  • Pressing: Whole cluster pressing, gentle co-pressing
  • Fermentation:
    • Primary Fermentation: Minimal lees stirring, as necessary
    • Malolactic Conversion: Full, during early winter 2022
  • Aging:
    • Barrels: French oak, second-fill Louis Latour Burgundy barriques (25% new)
  • Post-Aging Process:
    • Stainless Steel Racking
    • Polish Filtration