Inspired by the Grand Cru’s of Burgundy, chardonnay was the first wine founder, Rick Small, made as a home winemaker, and it was also the first varietal planted on the Woodward Canyon Estate Vineyard. This wine is a blend of two different blocks from our Estate Vineyard – our southeast-facing “old vines” block planted in 1978 and a newer, north-facing block planted in 2011. Produced and bottled at Woodward Canyon Winery.
This 2024 Woodward Canyon Chardonnay opens with a floral bouquet of jasmine, wet clay and ripe Asian pear, integrated with the gentle spice of tight-grained Burgundian oak barrels. The vintage showcases complexity on the palate, with lively acidity that complements fruit notes of lychee and apricot. This precisely crafted Chardonnay is best served well chilled to fully appreciate its refreshing, foodfriendly character.
8 months in barrel, barrel fermented in 100% French Sirugue oak (combination of new and used barrels)
94 POINTS - Owen Bargreen: The 2024 ‘Washington State’ Chardonnay is a beautiful new bottling that was stored in a small portion of new French oak before bottling. Rich pear and peach flavors collide with copious minerals on the palate, with vanilla creme brûlée accents. This is totally dazzling stuff that is best enjoyed over the next eight to ten years. Drink 2026-2034
100% Woodward Canyon Estate Vineyard - Established in 1977, Woodward Canyon is the westernmost vineyard in Walla Walla Valley AVA, roughly 15 miles west of Walla Walla, Washington. There are 35 vineyard acres planted and several more acres of green belts that support native species such as western juniper, ponderosa pine, western sagebrush, arrowleaf balsamroot, and perennial wildflowers. Ritzville silt loam over fractured basalt, slope 15-18%, 750-850ft elevation. Managed in-house by Woodward Canyon. Live Certified & Salmon Safe
Proper storage for quality white wines is to cellar them on their side at 55 to 60 degrees and chill to 45 to 48 degrees (depending on the varietal) just prior to serving to avoid the development of tartrate crystals.
