91 pts- 2017 Gemma Camaryn Chardonnay
91 pts- 2017 Gemma Camaryn Chardonnay
The 2017 Chardonnay Gemma Camaryn is cut from the same cloth yet shows slightly more acidity and freshness, with notes of caramelized lemons, white flowers, and sappy herbs. With integrated oak, medium-bodied richness and depth, and a clean finish, it's another impressive Chardonnay from this estate to enjoy over the coming 4-6 years or so.
"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.
120 cases produced
Blend: 100% Chardonnay Clone 76
Aging: 50% new French oak, 12 months.
Oak: 100% Allogne, France
AVA: Columbia Valley Alcohol: 14.5%
