92+ pts- 2017 Camylla Loren Chardonnay
92+ pts- 2017 Camylla Loren Chardonnay
“Similarly hued, the 2017 Chardonnay Camylla Loren was barrel fermented and spent 20 months in 50% new French oak. It shows a touch more of its oak élevage, with lots of caramelized stone fruits, toasted bread, and spice-driven aromatics. These carry over to the palate, where the wine is nicely concentrated, has outstanding balance, and integrated acidity. Made in a richer, toasty style and brilliantly done, it should be even better with another year in bottle and drink nicely through 2027” -Jeb Dunnuck
"The Girls" are made with NO pressing, it takes two tons to yield one barrel, there is no inoculation on either primary and secondary fermentation with no nutrient additions, minimal use of SO2 and the use of an OXO rolling system for lees incorporation instead of stirring. As a result of this extremely reductive winemaking to protect these wines, they actually NEED air to open.
132 cases produced
Blend: 100% Chardonnay, 100% Clone 95
Aging: 50%new French oak, 12 months.
Oak: 100% Saint Palais, France
AVA: Columbia Valley Alcohol: 14.5%
