Description

Dusted Valley
Olsen Vineyard Chardonnay

 

 

Blend:

• • 100% Chardonnay

Vineyard:

• • Olsen Vineyard

Elevation:

• • 1,100 feet – 1,350 feet

Appellation:

• • Yakima Valley

Clones:

• • Wente, FPS 15, ENTAV 76, 96, 548

Wine Analysis:

• • Total Acidity: 5.9 grams/L
  • pH: 3.48
  • Alcohol: 13.5

Oak Program:

• • Fermented in 62% neutral French oak
  • 21% concrete
  • 5% stainless steel
  • 12% new French oak

Techniques:

• • Gently whole cluster pressed.
  • 100% native ferments.
  • Stirred daily during primary fermentation, weekly during malolactic fermentation.
  • Aged on lees 10 months.

Winemaker’s Notes: 

• • This classic Washington State Chardonnay hails from Olsen Vineyard, one of the state’s premier vineyards.
  • This is a high elevation, cool site that sits at an elevation of 1,110 feet – 1,350 feet.
  • It was picked at perfect ripeness preserving its beautiful fruit flavors, racy acidity and natural balance.
  • This is an amazing food wine that should be the star of setting your imagination on fire with pairing possibilities.

 

2023 Press:

Owen Bargreen-93 Points

The delicious 2023 Dusted Valley ‘Olsen Vineyard’ Chardonnay is another beautiful edition of this wine. This comes off ripe and round on the mouth, with a generous texture. Broad-shouldered, with loads of mouth-watering acidly this revels in its core of melon and citrus fruits alongside shades of Marcona almond and brioche notes. Elegant, with good verve, enjoy now and over the next eight years to come. Drink 2025-2033- 93

James Suckling-92 Points

Peaches, golden apples, lemon curd and nutmeg on the nose, followed by a creamy, full-bodied palate with excellent freshness.
Cool finish. Drink now. Screw cap.

International Wine Report-91 Points

The 2023 Dusted Valley Olsen Vineyard Chardonnay from the Yakima Valley is a beautifully crafted wine, showcasing a nuanced blend of fermentation vessels—62% neutral French oak, 21% concrete, 12% new French oak, and 5% stainless barrel. It unfolds with a plush, rounded texture, offering a vibrant interplay of juicy kiwi fruit, Meyer lemon, and ripe pear. Bright acidity gives lift and energy, while underlying notes of toasted hazelnut, flaky pastry, and wet stone add depth. 

The Wine Enthusiast-90 Points

(Yakima Valley). A lemon drop hard candy aroma, complete with that delicious white powder that coasts them, is nicely balanced by a lemongrass tea note. There’s some weight here as a slightly thick texture floats lemon curd, grapefruit and thyme flavors. With gentle acidity, this is a comfy Chardonnay pillow. —M.A. abv: 13.5% 

 

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