00 Wines is all about precision. Founded with a focus on Grand Cru–level technique applied to Oregon terroir, they source top vineyard sites and treat them with Burgundian rigor. Seven Springs is one of the Willamette Valley’s most respected vineyards—elevated, volcanic soils, and dry-farmed since the ‘80s.
The 2022 Chardonnay is whole-cluster pressed, fermented in French oak (including some new), and aged on lees with minimal stirring. The result is a wine that’s richly textured but taut—more Meursault than Montrachet, with citrus, pear skin, crushed rock, and a subtle oxidative note that adds depth, not weight.
It’s still young, and it’ll benefit from air or a few years in the cellar. But even now, it’s got the balance and grip to stand out in any lineup of serious domestic Chardonnay.
For fans of white Burgundy looking for a New World counterpart—or for Oregon wine lovers looking to see how far Chardonnay can go—this is a compelling bottle from a producer pushing the bar upward.