NC- Bryn Mawr Vineyards Estate Chardonnay

Bryn Mawr is a Welsh name that roughly translates to “High Hill.” Ranging from 650-890 feet on the Western crest of the Eola-Amity Hills, elevation is the distinctive characteristic of their site. As one of the steepest, rockiest, and windiest sites in the Willamette Valley, just a hundred yards can have a massive impact on sun and wind exposure, soil type and depth. They have multiple volcanic soil series striated throughout the property and quite the range of aspects, from true East to true West. Even though their vineyard is small, the block-to-block variation can be as great as entire regions!

“Brilliant pale straw in color. The nose is austere with restrained notes of pear, lemon, nougat, and brioche. The palate is tight and crisp, with a lovely ginger snap sweetness and midpalate silkiness. The finish is taut and snappy.”
– Rachel Rose, Winemaker