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In terms of active Oregon winemakers, there aren’t many who can boast the type of resume that Harry Peterson-Nedry can. Maybe Dick Ponzi and David Adelsheim– that’s about it! He’s a total renaissance man. Armed with a degree in both Chemistry and English, Harry took a big risk in 1980 when he purchased the land that would turn into one of Oregon’s most famous vineyards, Ridgecrest. His planting helped establish the Ribbon Ridge AVA, one that is now home to many of the best wineries in the state.
But that’s not all. He manages two wineries that span across three different estate vineyards and represent six different AVAs. In creating both Chehalem and Ribbon Ridge wineries, The Peterson-Nedrys work with dozens of wines each vintage, making some of the best examples throughout the state of not only Pinot Noir, but Riesling, Chardonnay, Gamay Noir and others. In fact, the family’s work in championing all varietals in Oregon is so important, that it’s only fitting that their latest Wine Spectator Top 100 Wine of the Year appearance is for a white wine.
I sat down a few years ago and tasted the lineup of wines with Harry and his daughter and co-winemaker Wynne in their Newberg winery. Two of the nicest people you could meet, they explained each decision that went into the winemaking and aging process. Everything was a choice, well thought out in advance and with a purpose. Their unoaked Chardonnay, the Inox was lights out. My guess was it was the 2013 or 2014 vintage. They seemed quite pleased that I loved the wine because I think it’s one of theirs as well. There was no need to ask why it was made in stainless steel, the pure expression of fruit with a symphony of aromas and a crisp, citrus meets mineral cut.
This is the very best Chardonnay value in Oregon. That statement was true a decade ago and it’ll probably be true in another decade as well. It was true before being placed #58 on Wine Spectator’s 2021 Wines of the Year list, and it would be true even without the honor. It’s a great bottle of wine.
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91 Points, (Best Buy) Wine Spectator
This white bursts with aromas of peach blossom and lemon zest, taking on a lush, succulent texture toward a crisp finish. Drink now.
91 Points, James Suckling
A clean, pretty nose of sliced apples, apricots, lemons and jasmine. It’s medium-bodied with crisp acidity. Wonderfully fresh and zesty. Drink now.
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Sonoma Coast is well-known as a cool-climate region, perfect for growing Chardonnay. That’s why it’s such a big deal for Route Stock to transition over for the first time from Carnernos over to here. The newly released 2022 beams freshness and comes packed with a delightful energy in its youth. It has a pale straw color with lime hues. The aromas are of honeysuckle, orange blossom and creme brulee with layers of vanilla and a hint of toffee. The palate is lively yet soft with flavors of lemon cream pie and merange.
The newly released 2022 Domaine Laroche Chablis Saint Martin has some big shoes to fill as the last four vintages have earned 92-points or higher, but the early indications are that this is line with previous vintages if not even a little bit ahead at this stage. The problem is – there’s almost none to go around with much smaller yields. Still this is beautiful and crisp, with good focus, energy and depth. I get the signature green fruits on the nose, with some Asian pear, and a hint of jasmine blossom. There’s a beautiful mineral streak that highlights this one. It’s a fantastic White Burg for the price.
95 Points, Jeb Dunnuck
“The 2018 Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard marks the beginning of winemaker Joe Nielsen’s tenure at the winery. Pouring a medium yellow with a light golden hue, it’s most reserved of the flight aromatically at the moment, with yellow chamomile flowers, ripe peach, beeswax, and white flowers. Full-bodied, it retains excellent tension and focus on the palate, with apricot, orange zest, and a savory finish with a bit of spice. I suspect this will come around and open with time. Drink 2024-2030.” -Jeb Dunnuck
2022 was an absolutely perfect vintage in this respect and unfortunately, I think it will be one of the last, if not THE last. As winegrower Jean-Marc Brocard reported to Decanter: “When we taste the wines, we feel that the balance between acidity and ripeness is very good. It’s a classic style of Chablis. In the end, even after such a heat during summertime, we stay in a cool year reference.” He also alluded to the ageability of the vintage, saying “Let’s give them time, we must let nature do its work.”
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