2024 Cristom Chardonnay, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USAABOUT THE WINE Sourced from sustainably farmed vineyards throughout the Willamette Valley, this Chardonnay reflects the regions cool climate and volcanic soils, which contribute freshness, structure, and aromatic complexity. The 2024 vintage emphasizes purity and tension, balancing ripe fruit character with lively acidity and restrained texture. Careful winemaking practices, including gentle pressing and aging with measured oak influence, allow the

The wine is aged for about 3 years in large Slavonian oak barrels

which give the wines their original

Sourced from the steep slopes of the "Bloody Hill" vineyard

and should age nicely over the next few years

and site clarity

and toasted nuts while maintaining its signature freshness

In collaboration with consultant oenologist Valérie Lavigne

The result is a wine of transparency and tension—authentically Bierzo

Sourced entirely from Maranges

It partially undergoes malolactic fermentation

Nortico’s birthplace is known for the local dedication to traditional crafts

usually including malolactic