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 Flying B Estate Syrah 
Our Flying B estate vineyard is located right at 1,000 feet in elevation alongside of a creek bed that only has water for about half of the year. The site itself sees our highest temperatures in the heat of summer, along with the Valley’s biggest temperature swings when the sun sets and cool air rushes down from the Blue Mountains. Partially fermented in concrete tulips, this wine is aromatically intense with blackberry cobbler, hoisin sauce, and black pepper. The wine comes in softly and builds with tannin. It is ultra concentrated and rich. The 2023 vintage is shining in this example. Cheers! 

APPELLATION
Walla Walla Valley

BLEND PROFILE
100% Syrah

BARREL/AGING PROGRAM
50% new French oak barrels and concrete tulips for 16 months