Ponzi Vineyards Avellana Chardonnay 2017 (92+ WA) (92+ WA)
“The 2017 Chardonnay Avellana Vineyard was fermented in 45% new French oak and aged 20 months in neutral oak. It is slow to open on the nose, taking its time to offer scents of fresh quince, white apricot, citrus blossom, stone and a toasty touch, with nutty nuances coming through with time. In the mouth, it’s medium-bodied with a silky texture and bright, fresh fruit character, framed by tangy acidity and finishing very long.”
Related Wines
Ponzi Vineyards
Avellana Chardonnay 2017
Willamette Valley, Oregon
Oregon Chardonnays present an unparalleled combination of bright acidity, texture and freshness of fruit on the mid-palate. Winemaker Luisa Ponzi’s goal is to allow the wines to express these characteristics each vintage through single vineyard expressions. The successes at Aurora Vineyard are expressed at this youthful vineyard planted in 2006. The site features a fusion of the right clones and rootstock planted on rich Laurelwood soil. Avellana yields a richer, weightier style Chardonnay as compared to the Aurora single vineyard wine.
Related Producers
Ponzi Vineyards
Chehalem Mountain AVA, Willamette Valley, Oregon
Dick and Nancy Ponzi helped put Oregon on the wine map, and the Ponzi family has worked continuously for over 50 years leading and innovating in the region and, in the case of Pinot Noir, across the country and indeed the world. Today winemaker Luisa Ponzi continues her work with the family of Champagne Bollinger, which acquired the estate in 2021.