While Pinot Noir has long been the main focus in Oregon's Willamette Valley, Chardonnay is their new rising star. Chardonnay is not new to the region, but the combination of finally isolating the proper clones and matching them to their ideal soils has sparked a new love affair with this Burgundian grape. Heck, even Dominique Lafon, one of the most respected producers in Burgundy has called Willamette Valley Chardonnay "the best in the New World." And one of the producers making the most thrilling Chardonnay's out of the region is 00 (Double Zero) Wines!
This shows a very complete and complex style with a spectrum of very pure yellow citrus fruit to peach and pastry, as well as more savoury, stony notes. The palate has convincing concentration and a fleshy build that carries ripe peachy flavours, as well as citrus. The oak is so well integrated. Drink over the next six years.