Prince Hill Chardonnay Willamette Valley 2023
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97 Points | CWA
“A Chardonnay of impressive weight and purity. The palate opens with nectarine, pear juice, and creamy lemon pie, riding on a beautifully full-bodied frame that still feels crisp and lifted. Layers of custard and brioche add depth, while subtle herbs offer contrast and sophistication. The wine’s tropical backbone broadens with air, yet the finish remains focused, bright, and impeccably balanced. A sumptuous, textural Chardonnay that balances richness with freshness. I’m impressed.” - California Wine Advisors (11/2025)
Winemaker Notes
“The 2023 Chardonnay is a bright, textural expression of the vintage. Pale straw in hue with a glint of chartreuse at the rim, it opens with lifted aromatics of citrus peel, alpine fir and lemon zest. Beneath that energy lie more layered tones of lemon curd, white peach and warm brioche, softened by subtle hints of cream.
The palate bursts with bright citrus—juicy pomelo and fragrant orange blossoms mingle with zesty Meyer lemon. Notes of gently ripened nectarine and hint of baking spice bring a touch of complexity, while a lingering finish of lemongrass and white tea leaves a refreshing, elegant impression: a true showstopper.”
“A Chardonnay of impressive weight and purity. The palate opens with nectarine, pear juice, and creamy lemon pie, riding on a beautifully full-bodied frame that still feels crisp and lifted. Layers of custard and brioche add depth, while subtle herbs offer contrast and sophistication. The wine’s tropical backbone broadens with air, yet the finish remains focused, bright, and impeccably balanced. A sumptuous, textural Chardonnay that balances richness with freshness. I’m impressed.” - California Wine Advisors (11/2025)
Winemaker Notes
“The 2023 Chardonnay is a bright, textural expression of the vintage. Pale straw in hue with a glint of chartreuse at the rim, it opens with lifted aromatics of citrus peel, alpine fir and lemon zest. Beneath that energy lie more layered tones of lemon curd, white peach and warm brioche, softened by subtle hints of cream.
The palate bursts with bright citrus—juicy pomelo and fragrant orange blossoms mingle with zesty Meyer lemon. Notes of gently ripened nectarine and hint of baking spice bring a touch of complexity, while a lingering finish of lemongrass and white tea leaves a refreshing, elegant impression: a true showstopper.”
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