2022 Vintage 49 Chardonnay
Celebrating Bill Fuller’s milestone 49th vintage in Oregon, our 2022 Vintage 49 Chardonnay is crafted by Bill from his favorite blocks at Tualatin Estate Vineyard using his traditional techniques.
On the Nose: Light gold in color with a bouquet of honeycomb, starfruit, candied lemon peel, blanched almonds and vanilla bean.
On the Palete: Flavors of golden apple, honeydew melon, ripe pear and shortbread shine through on the palate. The fresh acidity balances the weight of the wine, tying in the fruity flavors that continue long after the sip.
Food Pairings: Pair with rich and delicate dishes like chicken saltimbocca, lobster mac ‘n cheese, apricot-glazed chicken, brined turkey and soft cheeses.
Peak Drinkability: 2023 - 2028
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"Wines made with consideration for the environment, employees and community simply taste better."
Jim Bernau, Founder/Winegrower
A Wine Dedicated to Oregon Wine Pioneer Bill Fuller
In 1971, Bill Fuller began exploring sites in the Willamette Valley with his business partner Bill Malkmus and eventually moved from California to Oregon with his family to pursue his dreams of starting his own vineyard and producing cool-climate Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley. Established in 1973, Tualatin Estate Vineyard is one of the oldest and most respected vineyard sites in Oregon and was the first to produce an Oregon wine named to the Wine Spectator Top 100 List.
The vineyard site is located in a coastal rain shadow near Forest Grove, Oregon. The soil is called Laurelwood, an ancient ocean bottom uplift topped with loess — glacial scrapings or “rock flour.” The unusual aspect of this soil is the formation of “pisolites,” iron concretions that appear as rusted musket balls in the top layer, creating a pronounced “rose petal” nose that can be easily blind tasted in a lineup of top Oregon Pinots.
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