J.C. Somers “Corrine Vineyard” Chardonnay, 2019

Chardonnay made in the style of the great wines of Chablis. Aromas of Citrus, Pear and Mineral with a rounded and elegant mid. All framed by an energetic acid driven finish with a touch salinity.

COUNTRY: United State of America (USA)

STATE: OR

APPELLATION (AVA): Chehalem Mountains

REGION: Oregon

SUB-REGION: Willamette Valley

VINEYARD: Corrine Vineyard

VINTAGE: 2019

GRAPES:  Chardonnay (Dijon Clone)

PRACTICE: Practicing biodynamic, organic

VINIFICATION: French oak barrel-aging, non-malolactic fermentation

STYLE: Still

COLOR: Straw yellow

BODY: Light to Medium (3-4)

TASTE: Dry, crisp

PRIMARY AROMAS: Tart lemon, pear, orange blossom, mineral

FLAVOR: Meyer lemon, quince, lemon zest, celery, pine needle, flint; long, acidic & refreshing finish.

FORMAT: 750 ml

ALCOHOL: 13%

SERVICE AND SUGGESTION:
This Chardonnay’s old world-style acidity demands a pairing with rich and creamy dishes like Lobster Newburg, creamy potatoes, or roasted chicken pot pie.

ABOUT THE PRODUCER:
“J.C. Somers is the collaboration between Jay Christopher Somers and his longtime partner and wife Ronda Newell-Somers. The label displays the New Moon which signifies a new phase in their winemaking adventures. After founding and developing the J. Christopher brand in 1996 they are returning to their roots producing small quantities of focused, elegant and terroir driven wines made from the best sites in the Willamette Valley”*

ABOUT THE VINEYARD:
Corrine Vineyard (formerly known as Olenik vineyard) is adjacent to the famed Lia's Vineyard at 300-450 feet elevation. Originally planted in the late 1980s by the owners of Rex Hill, it is now owned by Cooper Mountain. The farming is being converted to organics and biodynamics. The vineyard is dry farmed. It has multiple soil personalities--volcanic clay to alluvial. Jay Somers works with 1 acre of the Dijon clones of Chardonnay.

ABOUT THE LABEL:
“The new moon signifies a new phase in our winemaking adventures. We’re getting back to our roots producing small quantities of focused, elegant, and terroir-driven wines from the best vineyard sites in the Willamette Valley.”*

*jcsomers.wine