Six Peaks Chardonnay
WHY WE LOVE IT
- Walla Walla Chardonnay sourced from Kenny’s Hill Vineyard, which is co-owned by Dunham Cellars and the den Hoed brothers, and named for Ken Hart, GM of Walla Walla’s Appellation Management Group (AMG)
- This is one of Walla Walla’s easternmost vineyards located in the Blue Mountain foothills at an elevation of 1450 feet
Varietal Composition: 100% Chardonnay
Elaboration: 20% is fermented in new French oak to give just a hint of oak spice and the rest in stainless steel. The blended wine then rests in neutral oak barrels for roughly 6 months before being bottled.
Tasting Notes: Stone fruit and honeysuckle come through on the nose. Luscious body with a crisp finish.
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PRODUCER BACKGROUND
John and Lynn Albin planted their first vineyard in 1981, the Laurel Vineyard located in Laurelwood AVA, OR. This estate vineyard sits atop Bald Peak, which offers a stunning panoramic view of five cascade mountains. Add up all of these peaks and you have Six Peaks Winery. The Albin’s bring with them many decades of experience in viticulture and winemaking in the Pacific Northwest. Their second label, Lorelle, became an immediate hit when we first brought it in and we jumped at the chance to carry their original winery, Six Peaks Winery.