Game Day

JOSH'S NOTES - 2024 Elizabeth Chardonnay 
I am stoked to be able to offer Elizabeth from our own estate vineyard, Coulee, in the Willamette Valley for the first time. As winter temperatures hurt us in Walla Walla in 2024, by good fortune, we were able to quickly pivot to some of the best Chardonnay in the world with this wine. Lemon zest, fresh cut pears and apples, honey dew, and ever-so-subtle hints of hay. This site is so complex in its ability to grow great Chardonnay. Texturally fresh, energized, and balanced by a great mid palate. A versatile wine, perfect for food - lunch, dinner, or maybe even breakfast if you must! However, the wine easily
stands alone. Enjoy!

APPELLATION
Willamette Valley, Eola-Amity Hills AVA

BLEND PROFILE
100% Chardonnay

BARREL/AGING PROGRAM
Aged 6 months "sur lie" in neutral French oak barrels and stainless steel tanks

JOSH'S NOTES - 2023 Merlot
One of my favorite projects to work on every year. This is all estate-grown Merlot from Walla Walla, predominantly from our Schafer site in the foothills of the Blue Mountains. Cherry, raspberry, menthol, sandalwood, and pencil shavings. I am in love with the mouthfeel of this wine. Rich, fat, medium plus tannin, all framed in an intense, ultra-pleasing way. Normally I wouldn’t describe “chalky” tannin in a good way but this has the slightest feeling of chalkiness but in a beautiful, juicy, sensation that I honestly can’t get enough of. The finish lasts for a long time.

APPELLATION
Walla Walla Valley

BLEND PROFILE
91% Merlot 
9% Cabernet Franc 

BARREL/AGING PROGRAM
65% new French oak barrels and 2,000 liter Stockinger ovals for 16 months