Cooper Mountain Chardonnay 2022

Cooper Mountain Chardonnay 2022 is an elegant, vibrant, and beautifully focused biodynamic white wine that perfectly captures the cool-climate essence of Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Hand-harvested from two estate-certified biodynamic vineyards—Meadowlark and Old Vines—this expressive Chardonnay is crafted with minimal oak influence to let the natural purity of the fruit shine. In the glass, it displays a bright golden color. The nose is highly expressive, offering clean aromas of crisp green apple, fresh pear, and citrus zest, layered with subtle flinty minerals and a touch of wild honey. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with a rounded, smooth texture, balancing its succulent tree fruit and light almond flavors with a line of zesty, lip-smacking acidity that leads to a clean, refreshing finish.

Food Pairing: Pairs beautifully with grilled salmon, creamy seafood pasta, pan-seared dungeness crab cakes, or roasted chicken with herbs.

92 Points - James Suckling