2023 St Innocent, Chardonnay, Willamette Valley, Villages Cuvée (RT92) A lighter expression of Willamette Valley chardonnay, the 2023 is an excellent introductory wine to the style of St Innocent where Mark Vlossak employs a classic style of “less is more”. Notes of Anjou pear, honey dew, golden apple, chamomile and a hint of white flowers lead to a palate of balanced fruit and excellent, fresh acidity. The finish is mid-length, and this will age for the short-to-early midterm. Drink now-2030 Tasted July 2025
This bottling is a crafted from estate grown fruit mainly from the Freedom Hill vineyard blended with fruits sourced from other estate owned sites. Mark Vlossak’s goal is to display a broad array of Willamette Valley nuances. Whole cluster pressed and barrel fermented with native yeasts, it goes through complete malolactic fermentation on its own and is aged sur lie for 11 months in used French oak. 372-12 bottle cases were produced.
