Dobbes Grand Assemblage Chardonnay

GROWINGSEASON

The 2021 growing season left us celebrating an abundance of quality in Oregon wine. Apart from three days in late June, it was a Cinderella vintage: cool and dry, the type of vintage that makes winemakers smile. Over  those  three  days  a  heat  dome  over  the  Pacific  Northwest  broke temperature records by 5-10 degrees across the valley. Fortunately, the plant growth stage at the time was such that there was minor damage to the vines or the developing berries. The remainder of the 2021 growing season across Oregon was warmer than average until the welcomed cool down in October. The wide swings in weather conditions lead to limited yields, resulting in a spectacular Oregon vintage that produced elegant red wines and vibrant whites.

WINEMAKERSNOTES

This inaugural release tells anamazing story of collaboration between our winemaking team. About 50% of this wine was barrel fermented   and looked over by Andy McVay, our previous Dobbes Family Estate Winemaker. The other 50% of the volume was tended to by our esteemed Winemaker Doug Vuylsteke and Wine By Joe Team. Rachael Fishman, our Dobbes Assistant Winemaker,seamlessly blended, and looked afier this wine.Lastly, Derek Einberger, our new winemaker was hired in earlyMarch, just in time,to put his final touches on this delectable new wine.

TASTINGNOTES

AVA:WillametteValley

Aroma:Crèmebrulee,jasmine,apple-pear, Meyerlemon

Mouthfeel:Atonceroundandlush, withdrivingtannins,andbouncyacidity that pulls long on the palate.

Flavor:Almond,greenapple,papaya,brioche

TECHFACTS

TA:5.91

PH:3.38

AlcoholLevel:13.5%

Aging:50%Frenchoakand 50% Stainless steel for 5 months. 25% new oak

CasesProduced:400