Grape Varietals: 100% Estate Chardonnay, 50% Dijon 76, 50% Dijon 96.

Appellation/Region: Chehalem Mountains AVA, Oregon

Vineyard and Soil: Blakeslee Vineyard Estate is located on a Southeast facing slope of the Chehalem Mountains at an elevation of 500-500 feet.  The Vineyard has been farmed sustainably since 2008, and is “LIVE” Certified.

Vintage Notes: Overall, the timing of the 2021 growing season was typical for Oregon. A warm and dry summer gave way to several high heat spells in late August and early September.  Picking was in line with average Estate vintages.

Harvest: The .875 acre  yielded 6.36 tons was harvested at 22 Brix on September 26, 2021.

Vinification and Aging: After harvesting, the grapes were gently whole cluster pressed and slowly tank fermented in a stainless steel, glycol cooled tank  The finished wine saw 5% wine fermented and aged for 4 months in neutral oak, and 95% stainless steel tank fermentation wine.

Description: Amelia's Cuvee is a vineyard blend of two Estate Chardonnay Blends, chosen to create a layered wine that is deliciously young, but will age for several years. Fermented mostly in stainless steel, this Chardonnay has notes of Asian Pear and white peach on the nose, has a lush mid-palate with flavors of apricot and stone fruit, and offers a long bright finish. Pairs perfectly with seafood and lighter fare.

Wine Maker: Jim Sanders
Bottling date: August 14, 2022
Alcohol: 13.5 %
PH at bottling: 3.23
TA at bottling: 6.6 g/L
Residual Sugar: 0 g/L
Cases Produced: 135
Release Date: 10/21/22