2020 St. Innocent Chardonnay 'Freedom Hill Vineyard'

100% Chardonnay (Dijon clones 76 and 548).  The Freedom Hill Vineyard is located in the foothills of the coast range 10 miles southwest of Salem, Oregon. The grapes were whole cluster pressed. After settling, the juice was barrel fermented with indigenous yeasts. The wine completed malolactic fermentation naturally and was aged sur lees for 11 months entirely in used French oak barrels. 816 cases made. 13.5% alcohol. Complex, dense, yellow, floral and fruit aromas on the nose are accented by stony minerality across the mid-palate. Flavors of peach, dried apple, nutmeg flavors are rich and bright with a touch of orange marmalade. Texturally very broad across the palate, the viscosity lingers long into the finish.An elegant version of Oregon Chardonnay. 

93 points, Wine Enthuasiast. "Fresh, zesty aromas of lime and pine needles are joined by a bit of earthiness and Corn Nuts, the toasted corn treat. There is a lemon-lime edge to the medium-bodied palate, with touches of chamomile tea and sugar cookies. The wine's acidity is still lively. Pair it up with a blanket and fresh goat cheese with a baguette."