2023 Chardonnay, Witness Tree Vineyard

In 2021, we embarked on a journey with Witness Tree, one of the esteemed founding vineyards in the Eola-Amity Hills. Situated along Spring Valley Road, this 60-acre vineyard graces an east slope, with the eponymous White Oak tree standing at its center, exuding a sense of timelessness.

Under the new ownership of Oregonians Matt Felton and Jay Mason, Witness Tree recently underwent a transformation. In response to the challenges posed by phylloxera, the vineyard underwent meticulous replanting with expert guidance of celebrated viticulturist Ryan Hannaford. He made forward-thinking decisions, such as selecting appropriate rootstock and diverse clones, which elevated Witness Tree to one of the region's premier sites. We source two blocks of Chardonnay planted to an array of clones that we pressed together and co-fermented for our first single vineyard expression of Witness Tree.

Witness Tree Chardonnay enchants with vibrant aromas of Meyer lemon, ripe peach, and jasmine flowers. It delivers impressive depth on the palate, revealing notes of toasted brioche and preserved lemon with its subtle hint of saline minerality. Richly textured yet precise, the wine concludes with a focused, elegant, and enduring finish.