2021 Fossil & Fawn Chardonnay, Eola-Amity Hills, USA Outward on full lees

on full lees

(Marco does not like the taste of barriques and his production is too small to use the big barrels historically used for Taurasi

the Silvaner is partly skin fermented for about a week

The fermentation happens naturally and is followed by 12 months of aging on lees

2021 Fossil & Fawn Chardonnay, Eola-Amity Hills, USA Outward on full leesThe 2021 Chardonnay was sourced from two organically farmed vineyards the 46 year old, own rooted, dry farmed vines at No Clos Radio (83% of blend), and the newly planted Marin Vineyard in Yamhill Carlton AVA. Chardonnay from No Clos tends to be bright and lean, while the fruit from Marin Vineyard brings a plushness to the wine. The grapes were pressed, settled, and barrel fermented in a mix of Oregon and French oak. Bottled unfined unfiltered.