While Pinot Noir has long been the main focus in Oregon's Willamette Valley, Chardonnay is their new rising star. Chardonnay is not new to the region, but the combination of finally isolating the proper clones and matching them to their ideal soils has sparked a new love affair with this Burgundian grape. Heck, even Dominique Lafon, one of the most respected producers in Burgundy has called Willamette Valley Chardonnay "the best in the New World." And one of the producers making the most thrilling Chardonnay's out of the region is 00 (Double Zero) Wines!
The 2023 VGW Chardonnay stands as the signature white wine of 00 Wines, a masterful blend that captures the spirit, precision, and regional depth of the Willamette Valley. Known as “Very Good White,” VGW is far more than its name suggests. It is the foundational expression of the house style, crafted each year as a mirror of the vintage and a celebration of the vineyard diversity that defines Oregon’s world-class Chardonnay.
Sourced from a selection of organically and sustainably farmed vineyards across the Willamette Valley including high elevation sites and volcanic soils, this cuvée is blended with purpose. It includes components that are often bottled individually in only the most extraordinary vintages such as the historic Hyland Vineyard, offering depth and dimension that goes beyond a typical regional blend.
JEB DUNNUCK 94 POINTS - "The 2023 Chardonnay VGW pours a bright medium yellow hue and opens with attractive aromas of yellow flowers, poached apples, mango, and beeswax. Full-bodied, it has impressive richness of texture without feeling heavy and is a significant step up from the 2022. It has plenty to offer, with a salty, persistent finish. Drink 2026-2036."
ANTONIO GALLONI'S VINOUS MEDIA 93 POINTS - "The 2023 Chardonnay VGW is herbal upon first pour in an incredibly attractive way, mixing chlorophyll with fresh mint, then stone dust, flint and crushed Granny Smith. Round textures contrast with mineral depth as yellow apple blends with apricot and crunchy minerality adds form. Acidity is cooling in feel yet plays a supporting role in the background. The 2023 tapers off with impressive balance, slightly chewy yet cleansing and fresh."
The 2023 VGW Chardonnay stands as the signature white wine of 00 Wines, a masterful blend that captures the spirit, precision, and regional depth of the Willamette Valley. Known as “Very Good White,” VGW is far more than its name suggests. It is the foundational expression of the house style, crafted each year as a mirror of the vintage and a celebration of the vineyard diversity that defines Oregon’s world-class Chardonnay.
Sourced from a selection of organically and sustainably farmed vineyards across the Willamette Valley including high elevation sites and volcanic soils, this cuvée is blended with purpose. It includes components that are often bottled individually in only the most extraordinary vintages such as the historic Hyland Vineyard, offering depth and dimension that goes beyond a typical regional blend.
JEB DUNNUCK 94 POINTS - "The 2023 Chardonnay VGW pours a bright medium yellow hue and opens with attractive aromas of yellow flowers, poached apples, mango, and beeswax. Full-bodied, it has impressive richness of texture without feeling heavy and is a significant step up from the 2022. It has plenty to offer, with a salty, persistent finish. Drink 2026-2036."
ANTONIO GALLONI'S VINOUS MEDIA 93 POINTS - "The 2023 Chardonnay VGW is herbal upon first pour in an incredibly attractive way, mixing chlorophyll with fresh mint, then stone dust, flint and crushed Granny Smith. Round textures contrast with mineral depth as yellow apple blends with apricot and crunchy minerality adds form. Acidity is cooling in feel yet plays a supporting role in the background. The 2023 tapers off with impressive balance, slightly chewy yet cleansing and fresh."
