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2023 Seward Block Chardonnay Bottle Image

Van Duzer Vineyards | Dundee Hills
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Seward Block Chardonnay 2023

$50.00 / 750 ml
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The 2023 Seward Chardonnay opens with fresh tangerine and ripe pear layered with toasted almond, vanilla, brioche, and a touch of toffee. On the palate the initial wine is rich and mirrors the nose, while being held together by a fresh bright acidity for a long finish.
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Body (Light - Full)
Med (+)
Extra Light
Full
Taste (Dry - Sweet)
Bone Dry
Sweet
Profile (Earthy - Fruity)
Fruit (+)
Earth Forward
Fruit Forward
Highlights
  • Varietal percentages : 100% Chardonnay
  • Vineyard(s) : Sward Block, Thomas Estate
  • Certifications : LIVE Certified, Salmon Safe
Winery Info
VAN DUZER VINEYARDS
Unlike the more developed wine regions to the north, Van Duzer Vineyards remains much like it was a quarter century ago when Carl and Marilynn Thoma first discovered it. Visiting Van Duzer is like stepping back in time to when the Willamette Valley was "yet to be fully discovered." Perched on a knoll, the vineyard offers panoramic valley views and a unique micro-climate, the Van Duzer Corridor. The Coast Range mountains lie to the west, and the Pacific Ocean's influence arrives each afternoon. Van Duzer Vineyards makes elegant, wind-impacted expressions of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, and Syrah wines driven by a finely tuned balance of rich fruit flavors and fresh acidity. Head Winemaker Eric Misiewicz blends his history of winemaking in diverse regions–in New York's Finger Lakes, in Spain and Australia, and at classic producers in the Napa Valley–with a passion for the challenging yet thrilling conditions at Van Duzer Estate vineyard.
Shipping & Delivery Info
Shipping States
Van Duzer Vineyards cannot ship to the following 21 states: AK, AL, AR, CT, DE, HI, IN, KS, LA, ME, MS, ND, NE, NJ, RI, SD, UT, VT, WI, WV, WY.
About this wine
2023 Seward Block Chardonnay Bottle Image
Tasting Notes
The 2023 Seward Chardonnay opens with fresh tangerine and ripe pear layered with toasted almond, vanilla, brioche, and a touch of toffee. On the palate the initial wine is rich and mirrors the nose, while being held together by a fresh bright acidity for a long finish.
Serving Instructions
  • Open 30min prior to serving. Serve Chilled.
Glassware
  • Full Bodied White Wine—This glass helps to emphasize rich fruit-forward character while nurturing the acidity in the wine. The wider bowl shape accentuates aromas.
Food Pairings
  • double or triple cream, lobster, mussels, pasta dishes with fresh vegetables and herbs
Cheese Pairings
  • Soft/Semi-Soft / Soft Ripened / Washed Rind
Wine Details
This bottle has the following characteristics:
Appellation
Dundee Hills
Winemaking Highlights
Hand harvested in the early morning, the fruit was direct pressed, and the juice was allowed to oxidize prior to fermentation to soften potential harsh tannins. After several days of settling, the wine was racked to barrel for fermentation and aged for 11 months in 20% new French oak. After aging, it was racked to stainless steel and aged on its lees for an additional eight months. This extended lees contact built depth, and a layered richness.
Harvest Date
9/11/2023
pH
3.29
ABV
12.8
Case Production
112
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