This is a vibrant and elegant cool-climate 2022 Chardonnay. Crafted by the Duncan family of Silver Oak and Twomey, this inaugural vintage showcases the finesse of Oregon's Willamette Valley. It features enticing aromas of pear, apple, Meyer lemon, and white flowers, with underlying notes of toasted almond and vanilla from 9 months of aging in 40% new French oak. The palate offers a beautiful balance of bright acidity, pleasant weight, and a creamy texture, with flavors of citrus, pear, and stone fruit leading to a clean, mineral-driven finish. This well-balanced and expressive Chardonnay was produced from a favorable, cool 2022 growing season and is celebrated for its elegance and classic Oregon style.
"Ripe, redolent and loaded with barrel spice from the Dundee Hills and the cool vintage of 2022. Plenty of richness marks the aromatics of nutmeg, poached pear and almond cream. The palate shows plenty of warm baking spice, apple cake and elements of candied ginger and nutmeg."
90 points. - Decanter