Description

Chehalem Inox Chardonnay 2024
Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon

91 pts – Wine Enthusiast

WINEMAKERS’ NOTES

“The 2024 Chardonnay INOX Unoaked is fresh and floral in the glass, mixing yellow apples with chamomile and wet stones. The palate is juicy, offering crisp mineral tones and pure white
pit fruit. A gentle mineral tinge lingers alongside a hint of citrus on the cleansing finish.” – Eric Guido

VINTAGE NOTES

We are forever grateful the 2024 vintage provided near perfect fruit quality. Warm temperatures and a heat spike in May initiated early flavor development. June brought cooler weather, causing bloom two weeks later than usual. By summertime, the diurnal swings of more than 35 degrees created concentrated flavor with balanced acidity in the fruit. Mid-August presented an unusual rain event, giving the vines a healthy drink of water. As we started harvest, Mother Nature presented incredible, sunny days with crisp nights, ensuring our fruit was cold and berries were intact through destemming and fermentation. We knew this year would be special while walking the vineyard, and the wines reflect this exceptional vintage.

TECHNICAL NOTES

COMPOSITION
100% Chardonnay

HARVEST
9/24

FERMENTATION AND ÉLEVAGE

This wine was fermented in 100% stainless steel tanks and aged on lees to support textural development. It was blended and bottled just seven months after the vintage to capture fresh
flavors and vibrant acidity.

BOTTLING
Bottled 4/2025 | 3.41 pH | 12.5% alcohol