2022 Ab Ovo Chardonnay
Tasting notes
Aromas of green apple, lemon rind and honeysuckle lead to crisp pear, wet river rock and zested lemon on the palate. Textured but refreshing, with medium acidity and a clean, mineral finish.
Estate Chardonnay (Clone: Mt Eden Clone) was fermented and aged in a concrete egg vessel. An additional 7 months was spent aging on the lees in the same concrete vessel. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Varietal Composition | 100% Mt Eden Clone |
| Appellation | Yamhill-Carlton AVA |
| Vineyard | Abbey Road Farm |
| Harvest Date | 10/10/2022 |
| Acid | 6.1 g/L |
| PH | 3.34 |
| Residual Sugar | 0.2 g/L |
| Alcohol | 12.80% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 09/07/2023 |
| Cases Produced | 74 |
| Artificially Carbonated | No |
| Sparkling Wine | No |
2022 Ab Ovo Chardonnay - 93pts - Editor's Choice
Fermented in a concrete egg, the Ab Ovo is perplexing in the best way possible. Texture-wise, the wine feels creamy on the palate. But the wine's acidity vibrates like the field of an electric football game. Aromas of lemon verbena, oregano and saline lead to flavors of green apples and a lemon meringue pie that's been toasted with a blowtorch. Big time fun. — Michael Alberty (Wine Enthusiast)
Abbey Road Farm
Situated in the Southeast corner of the Yamhill-Carlton AVA, Abbey Road Farm Vineyard is a testament to the region's versatility. Organically and sustainably farmed, the vineyard spans over 45 acres and is home to 16 different grape varieties, showcasing unparalleled diversity. Set on Marine Sedimentary (Willakenzie) soils with a south-west facing aspect at 300-350 ft of elevation, our estate vineyard offers a dynamic and responsible expression of what the Yamhill-Carlton AVA has to offer.
