2023 Fossil & Fawn Chardonnay, Willamette Valley, USA Collecapretta Willamette Valley and eventually grafted

Willamette Valley and eventually grafted an existing vineyard to produce Aligoté

the final spirit is proofed with soft

2-week ambient yeast fermentation with alternating daily punch-downs and pump-overs

The wine is then aged in stainless tank on the lees with light battonage

although in our opinion it's also perfect for chilled red or bubbles

2023 Fossil & Fawn Chardonnay, Willamette Valley, USA Collecapretta Willamette Valley and eventually graftedChardonnay carries a certain amount of baggage for many people, which sucks if it means they miss out on such a beautiful variety. We work with old vine, Chardonnay that retains downright nervy acidity even through barrel aging in a combination of older French oak and newer Oregon oak. The wine is rich without being blousy, like fresh brioche topped with honeycomb spiked with slivers of preserved lemon.