2020 Menefee Vineyards Chardonnay
2020 Menefee Vineyards Chardonnay
2020 marks the first vintage of Chardonnay from Menefee Vineyards. Menefee is an exceptional site nestled in the foothills of the coastal range. Bordered by a mushroom farm, a doug fir tree line, and dotted with Mirabelle Plum trees and Cassis plantings, it's an ode to our family farm in the Loire Valley.
This is a wine that brings a leaner texture to minerality and brightness. The wine opens with jasmine flowers, orange blossom water and stony mineral note. The citrus blossoms, grapefruit zest and lingering ginger notes keep the wine fresh and vibrant. Texturally akin to Chablis, this wine has tension and energy, redefining the sense of place that Menefee can bring to the table.
Only 137 cases made.
Available for pickup and delivery after 11/5.
This inaugural vineyard designated Pinot Noir draws fruit sourced from Menefee Vineyards, located on the far edge of Yamhill-Carlton AVA. The fruit is fermented with native yeast and aged in 100% neutral French barriques for 11 months prior to bottling.