2018 | St. Innocent | Freedom Hill Vineyard Dijon Clone Chardonnay

Complex, dense, yellow, floral and fruit aromas on the nose are accented by stony minerality across the mid-palate. Flavors of peach, dried apple and nutmeg are rich and bright with a touch of orange marmalade. Texturally very broad across the palate, the viscosity lingers long into the finish.

Reviews:

• Wine Enthusiast: Rich with luscious fruit flavors of banana, pear, peach and papaya, this full-bodied wine grabs extra texture from lees aging in neutral French oak. There's little or no barrel toast or spice, but the emphasis on a full display of ripe fruit is more than sufficient.

• James Suckling: Aromas of thyme, peach and lemon curd. Medium-to full-bodied with zesty acidity and drive. Very bright. Refreshing finish. Light phenolic texture pulls it forward

Producer Information

St. Innocent Winery was founded in May 1988 by Mark Vlossak, the current winemaker and president, and eight investors. Ten tons of grapes were crushed the first fall, producing 396 cases of still and 176 cases of sparkling wine. Production increased to our full capacity of 6800 cases in 2004. The winery is located in Salem, Oregon, at the southeast corner of the Eola Hills, in the mid-Willamette valley. St. Innocent produces small lot, handmade wines: seven single vineyard Pinot noirs and a blended Pinot noir called the Villages Cuvée, two Chardonnay from Dijon clone plantings, two Pinot gris, and a Pinot blanc. The philosophy behind the winemaking at St Innocent is that the function of wine is to complement and extend the pleasure of a meal. The characteristics of a wine should enhance different food and flavor combinations - this interaction amplifies the pleasure of a meal. To this end, St. Innocent wines tend toward higher acid levels, and more diverse and balanced flavors.

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