vinification

   Articulate Chardonnay was fermented on the lees in a combination of neutral French oak barrels and puncheons for ten months and then left of the lees in tank for six more months prior to blending and bottling.

vineyard

   Robinson Vineyard, Willamette Valley | 8 acres | Established 200 | 550' | Saum Soil

vintage

   The 2021 Oregon growing season and harvest will always be recalled with a sigh of relief. The year delivered an outstanding rebound vintage after the heartbreaking fires that impacted the region on so many levels the year before. 2021 was not without its challenges, though. Heavy rain in late June during the critical pollination period impacted yields in some areas by as much as 50%, and the hot and dry summer that followed was a tense reminder of the conditions that preceded the fires in 2020. But in the end, fruit came through the door beautifully ripe, balanced and perfectly positioned for minimal intervention on the part of winemakers. Across the board, the wines showed the intensity and richness of color one would expect from a warmer year, but perhaps the most striking characteristic was the nearly perfect retention of natural acidity.