A blend of 63% Chardonnay, 25% Sauvignon Blanc, and 12% Melon de Bourgogne from the cooler, high-elevation Layne Vineyard in Applegate Valley, to a range of sites around Willamette Valley, including Johan Vineyard in the Van Duzer Corridor AVA. The fruit was direct-pressed and cold settled in...

Source: 100% Central Coast Winemaking: 90% fermented in stainless steel tank, 10% barrel fermented Aging: 6 months in neutral oak and stainless steel Alcohol: 13% Tasting Note: Medium-bodied and crisp, with subtle apple, pear and citrus notes. A mineral component comes through in the lively,...

Source: 100% Central Coast Winemaking: 80% stainless steel, 20% barrel fermented Aging: 10 months in oak barrels Alcohol: 13% Tasting Note: Medium-full bodied with balanced flavors of vanilla, orange blossom, pear and apple. Toasty oak adds to the long, silky finish.  

The 2024 Chardonnay was sourced from two organically dry-farmed vineyards: the 49-year-old, own-rooted vines at No Clos Radio (Tualatin Hills AVA) and Marin Estate Vineyard (Yamhill-Carlton AVA). The fruit from No Clos Radio is a later-ripening heritage clone, producing aromatic, bright, and lean...

Erik and Benford sourced their 2023 fruit from an organically farmed site referred to as Elijah Vineyard in Mattituck, NY. The vines are planted on sandy loam soils, located under a mile from the Long Island Sound. The Chardonnay was harvested in early October, whole cluster direct pressed and...