
2022 Soter Vineyards Estates Chardonnay
NEW! - 97 Points, James Suckling
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Vineyard Notes
The Estates Wines represents our fascination with the breadth of great vineyard sites located throughout the Northern Willamette Valley. This wine is comprised of Chardonnay entirely from our Estate holdings, which includes but is no longer limited to our flagship property, Mineral Springs Ranch. With recent property acquisitions, and the perfection of long-term leases and grape contracts, we can now rely on secure, "Estate" controlled sourcing for all the wines that carry the Soter name.
FERMENTATION & AGING
100% barrel fermented
36% new French oak, aged for 12 months in barrel and 6 months in stainless steel
Bottle aging: 12 months in bottle prior to release
Eola-Amity Hills Estate Vineyards, Certified Organic, CCOF
Mineral Springs Vineyard, certified Biodynamic
Cases: 1,089
Tasting Notes
A vibrant interplay of texture and precision, the 2022 Estates Chardonnay opens with fragrant notes of lychee and yellow apple, layered with the creamy tang of kefir. A core of lemon zest and pomelo adds brightness, while toasted hazelnut and the starchy richness of breadfruit lend depth. Linear acidity drives the palate, finishing with a chalky minerality that lingers with quiet elegance.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2022
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Willamette Valley
Alcohol %
13.2