2023 Walter Scott X Novo Vineyard Chardonnay, Eola-Amity Hills, USA Alessandro Viola and apricot brandy casks

and apricot brandy casks

This corner of California exudes a vibe unlike any other part of the state

and rocky soils formed as the Adda river cut through the region’s hard

lend the Pure range an especially strong character

The two lots were fermented using all native yeast and about 30% whole clusters in small 1 -1

2023 Walter Scott X Novo Vineyard Chardonnay, Eola-Amity Hills, USA Alessandro Viola and apricot brandy casksDry farmed, high elevation site on volcanic basalt with marine sediment overlay. Organically farmed, whole cluster pressed, native yeast fermentation in oak (mostly neutral), full malo, aged ~12 months on lees without btonnage. The 2023 is taut and minerallemon oil, crushed stone, and Eola wind tension. Benchmark Willamette Chardonnay with Burgundian precision.