"The 2022 Chardonnay Chehalem Mountain pulls the taster down into the earth as a whiff of flowery underbrush, wet stones and crushed rocks leads to musky apricot and the slightest hint of patchouli. Vividly fruit-focused within, it cascades across the palate with ripe orchard fruits and candied citrus tones, all perfectly offset by a whiplash of zesty acidity and a stern core of salty minerals. This leaves the palate saturated in a saline concentration and lemony intensity, tapering off with extreme length and sapidity. The 2022 will require patience to come together fully, especially aromatically, but once it does—look out!" -Eric Guido
Robert Parker
RP93
"The 2022 Chardonnay Chehalem Mountain is reminiscent of Chablis, focused on flint, chalk and crisp lemon aromas. The light-bodied palate pairs mineral-driven, ethereal flavors with spine-tingling acidity, and it has a long, saline-driven finish. This energetic iteration of Chehalem Mountain Chardonnay will benefit from several years in the cellar." -Erin Brooks