2024 Quartz Acorn Vineyard Chardonnay
Brilliant golden color with great clarity. The nose reveals a complex and inviting bouquet of ripe apple and peach, lifted by citrus notes and a gentle floral touch. Aged for 10 months in French oak, the wine develops refined layers of vanilla, butter, and toasted notes that remain well integrated with the fresh fruit character. On the palate, it is elegant and enveloping, with a creamy texture supported by vibrant acidity. The distinctive minerality of our sedimentary marine soils, rich in quartz, carries through to a long, clean finish marked by a subtle salty edge. This wine represents the pinnacle expression of Quartz Acorn Vineyard’s Chardonnay, capturing the essence and superior quality of this exceptional vintage.
Additional Details
Varietal
100% Chardonnay
Appellation
Yamhill-Carlton
Alcohol
13%
Cases Produced
333
Accolades
James Suckling
This medium-bodied wine shows aromas of flint, grilled peaches, salt and grilled herbs. The palate has a taut structure, textural acidity and flavors of tart citrus, green apples and salty caramel. The acidity is quite prominent at this young age, but will flesh out with time.
Wine Spectator
Steely and vibrant, with laser-focused accents of lemon tart, pear, mineral and spices that build richness on the finish.
Discover the Vineyard
Quartz Acorn Vineyard
Yamhill-Carlton AVA, Willamette Valley
The Quartz Acorn vineyard, located in the prestigious Yamhill-Carlton appellation, faces southeast and features marine sedimentary and mineral-rich soils, with a unique presence of crystalline quartz.
These characteristics lend the wine a rich and profound character, with soft tannins and exceptional finesse.