McCollum Heritage 91: 2020 Chardonnay
PEAR | HAZELNUT | VIBRANT
This rich, lively Chardonnay captures the best of the remarkable 2020 growing season, where early budding and an unusual three-week rain event worked together to create an exceptional vintage, marked by low yield, small berries and concentrated flavors. The result is a wine worth celebrating.
COMPOSITION: 100% Chardonnay
APPELLATION: Chehalem Mountains
BOTTLED: February 9, 2020
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“The nose is resplendent with vivid notes of crisp pear, hazelnut praline, and a curl of lemon zest. Its ample weight and richness are balanced by a precise acidity, lending vibrancy and a nod to longevity.”
The Vineyard
This Chardonnay is a barrel selection from two Adelsheim estate properties in the Chehalem Mountains AVA, both of which are LIVE sustainably farmed. Boulder Bluff vineyard comprises 61% of the blend and offers weight and texture to the wine. Bryan Creek vineyard makes up the remaining 39%, contributing structure and elegance.
Learn more about the Adelsheim Estate Vineyards
“I see wine as part of my journey. I am fascinated by it. With McCollum Heritage 91, I want to share my learnings and my love for wine, taking fans and wine lovers alike with me along the way.”