This Chardonnay combines estate Dijon clone fruit with Wente clone Chardonnay grown on Washington’s Underwood Mountain. Both vineyards are within eyesight of each other across the Columbia River. The cool climate cultivation results in beautiful acid balance. The volcanic soils add spice and mineral elements.

The oldest vines of Pinot Noir were planted in 1990, adding a block of Dijon clone Chardonnay two years later. Over the years they have expanded the vineyards and now nurture 34 acres (25 Acres of Pinot Noir, 4.5 acres of Chardonnay and 1/2 acre of Pinot Gris). In addition to their estate fruit, they experiment with growing “alternative whites” just across the Columbia River on Underwood Mountain. This fruit comes from the latter, and is only 4 miles north of the estate, but the site is considerably cooler and witnesses greater annual moisture.

A ready to drink wine, with a light yellow and gold hue, aromas of citrus, apple and white melon. The palate is sharp in acidity, balancing the subtle notes of Oak. A well rounded, balanced wine.