2020 Sol et Soleil Chardonnay
OUR NOTES
New to the J. Christopher range of wines, the "Sol et Soleil" Chardonnay was fermented in large (600-liter) oak casks, where it rested on the lees for nearly two years. The fruit was sourced from vineyards in two sub-AVAs of the Willamette Valley: our neighboring Compris Vineyard here in the Chehalem Mountains, and Yamhill Vineyard in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA. With a rich, lifted aroma and a lush, mineral-infused embrace of the palate, the wine celebrate the stony soils and sunny ripeness that Chardonnay can acheive in our corner of Oregon.
Fresh and juicy in the mouth, the flavors conjure up Juicy Fruit gum and a hint of mint. Apples, peaches, pears and butter commingle, and there’s an appealing lushness to the palate. Drink now through the early 2020s. —P.G.